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DJI 978

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,899 mi
Last recorded69,899 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJI 978
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 69,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread slightly wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 62,018 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 53,521 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 43,237 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play trackrod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play trackrod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 43,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play trackrod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play trackrod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 31,100 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 30,899 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 30,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 30,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 24,691 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 20,453 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 16,723 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 12,987 miles

All for tyres cracking inside tread

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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DJI 978 is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DJI 978 registered?

DJI 978 is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is DJI 978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJI 978 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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