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DF12 KKO

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,124 mi
Last recorded66,124 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 KKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 66,124 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 6 Aug 2025 63,214 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 58,844 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 53,392 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 48,078 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 43,296 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 43,231 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 37,987 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 37,987 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 33,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 28,496 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 23,352 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 19,229 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 3 Jul 2015 14,514 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 KKO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver 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 DF12 KKO registered?

DF12 KKO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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