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DG12 VLP

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,434 mi
Last recorded57,434 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 VLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 57,434 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 52,123 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 46,213 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 41,489 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 36,465 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 33,791 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 30,581 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 28,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 28,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 24,507 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 24,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 22,528 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 19,860 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 19,855 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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DG12 VLP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DG12 VLP registered?

DG12 VLP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DG12 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 VLP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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