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D4 MFV

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,736 mi
Last recorded72,736 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 MFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 72,736 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 70,922 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 68,842 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 66,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 61,782 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 58,599 miles

exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2020 58,599 miles

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

exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Pass 29 May 2019 54,316 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 50,409 miles

Exhaust heat shield is cracking around front securing clip

Fail 15 May 2018 50,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre is also low on tread, 2.5mm (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust heat shield is cracking around front securing clip

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

Pass 17 May 2017 45,222 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 45,222 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 40,876 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 30,881 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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D4 MFV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 D4 MFV registered?

D4 MFV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is D4 MFV safe to buy?

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