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DF12 DFX

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,033 mi
Last recorded17,033 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 DFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 17,033 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 16,957 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 16,928 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 16,781 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 16,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 16,594 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 16,226 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 15,773 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 14,983 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 14,165 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 13,694 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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DF12 DFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

How do I check the history of DF12 DFX?

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What year was DF12 DFX registered?

DF12 DFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is DF12 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 DFX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF12 DFX have outstanding finance?

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