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DF12 WFB

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,893 mi
Last recorded61,893 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 WFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 61,893 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 58,864 miles

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

both front fog lights inop

coolant level low

hand brake travel high

inspection light on

Pass 21 Nov 2023 56,076 miles

both front foglights not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 56,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front foglights not working

Pass 14 Nov 2022 53,428 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 53,428 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 50,580 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inop

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 47,165 miles

windscreen washer bottle damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2020 47,165 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

windscreen washer bottle damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2019 43,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 43,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 40,209 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 35,545 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 25,290 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 15,116 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 WFB is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WFB registered?

DF12 WFB is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is DF12 WFB safe to buy?

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