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DE12 VNO

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,296 mi
Last recorded86,296 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 86,296 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 82,213 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 82,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2024 73,355 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 69,234 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 69,234 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 63,606 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 58,467 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 58,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 54,735 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 50,005 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 47,104 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,042 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,074 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 29,329 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Up?

Based on 1,165,022 MOT tests across 126,770 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,276
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
126,770
On UK Roads
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DE12 VNO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 44,940 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Volkswagen Up typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE12 VNO?

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What year was DE12 VNO registered?

DE12 VNO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DE12 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 VNO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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