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DE12 VYP

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,355 mi
Last recorded89,355 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 89,355 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 May 2026 89,354 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 May 2025 86,184 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm wear markers

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres on 2mm wear markers

Pass 15 May 2024 81,727 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 77,767 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 73,077 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 68,455 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 64,057 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 57,373 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 48,829 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,830 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,727 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,480 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 VYP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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.

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What year was DE12 VYP registered?

DE12 VYP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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