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DE12 VUH

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,715 mi
Last recorded127,715 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2026 127,715 miles

Heat shield adrift

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 125,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 117,486 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,619 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 95,533 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 84,375 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,889 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 62,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 51,483 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 39,866 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 26,833 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 15,075 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 VUH is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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What year was DE12 VUH registered?

DE12 VUH is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is DE12 VUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 VUH shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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