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DF12 USO

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,603 mi
Last recorded129,603 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 USO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 129,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 119,086 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 105,943 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 94,133 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 82,186 miles

rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2020 71,749 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 11 Sep 2020 71,749 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 11 Jul 2019 64,860 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel cap seal starting to crack / perish but maintaining a positive seal at time of inspection

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 21 Jul 2018 60,619 miles

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 21 Jul 2018 60,619 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high PRS: both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 16 Jul 2018 60,277 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements minimum margin: front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 4 Jul 2017 37,229 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,918 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 23,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 USO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue 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 USO registered?

DF12 USO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is DF12 USO safe to buy?

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