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DA12 EDF

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,828 mi
Last recorded66,828 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 EDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 66,828 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s + o/s ()

Fail 1 Apr 2026 66,828 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s + o/s ()

Pass 4 Apr 2025 61,935 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s + o/s ()

Pass 10 Apr 2024 54,606 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s + n/s ()

Pass 27 Apr 2023 50,643 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s + o/s ()

Pass 13 Apr 2022 46,515 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 46,515 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 43,121 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 39,939 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 34,285 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 29,673 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 24,174 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2016 19,600 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 15,073 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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DA12 EDF is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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 DA12 EDF registered?

DA12 EDF is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DA12 EDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 EDF 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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