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DF12 GBY

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,973 mi
Last recorded23,973 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 GBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 23,973 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 22,601 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 21,185 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 19,561 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 18,084 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 17,196 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 16,220 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 16,220 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 14,781 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 12,903 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 10,802 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 8,927 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 6,785 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 GBY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DF12 GBY registered?

DF12 GBY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is DF12 GBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 GBY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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