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DE12 XPW

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,140 mi
Last recorded92,140 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 XPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 92,140 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 92,059 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 86,855 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 86,855 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 86,851 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor at clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Front front bumper lower trim dropped off bumper O/S and dragging along the floor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and cracking/splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and cracking/splitting and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking/splitting close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 81,126 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 77,950 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 70,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 70,281 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 64,177 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 55,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 55,377 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 48,052 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 41,870 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 41,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,776 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 27,872 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 XPW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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.

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What year was DE12 XPW registered?

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

Is DE12 XPW safe to buy?

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