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DL12 OVD

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,078 mi
Last recorded91,078 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 OVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 91,078 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 85,471 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 85,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low head lamp aim low and head lamp mounts damaged. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 81,741 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 79,097 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 78,600 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 78,396 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 70,206 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,911 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 48,042 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 39,443 miles

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

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

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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DL12 OVD is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DL12 OVD registered?

DL12 OVD is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 11 August 2012.

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