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DG12 XEM

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,059 mi
Last recorded87,059 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 XEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 87,059 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both front tie bars have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (3.00mm) worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 87,047 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes are excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both front tie bars have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (3.00mm) worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 80,122 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 71,896 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 60,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 57,924 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 57,924 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 53,544 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 51,799 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 42,573 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 27,252 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,831 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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DG12 XEM 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.

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What year was DG12 XEM registered?

DG12 XEM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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