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DF12 NZE

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,801 mi
Last recorded115,801 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 NZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 115,801 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 115,801 miles

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 111,175 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 103,921 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 95,726 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 95,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 84,892 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 74,057 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 68,606 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 65,906 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 62,154 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Replacement strongly advised (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Replacement advised (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Replacement strongly advised (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 50,263 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 39,717 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 39,717 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 28,362 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 NZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF12 NZE registered?

DF12 NZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is DF12 NZE safe to buy?

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