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DE12 VYV

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,052 mi
Last recorded89,052 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 89,052 miles

Offside Rear Corrosion To Body Panel Near Fuel Flap

Pass 25 Jul 2025 85,332 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corrosion near fuel filler flap

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 76,160 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 73,601 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 70,008 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 68,464 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 63,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 54,558 miles

Rear seats folded down at time of test not allowing inspection of seat belts

Fail 17 Apr 2019 54,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear seats folded down at time of test not allowing inspection of seat belts

Pass 16 Apr 2018 47,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,975 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2016 33,096 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Very slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Very slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished / cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 25,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VYV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE12 VYV registered?

DE12 VYV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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