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DF12 XRX

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,614 mi
Last recorded22,614 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 XRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 22,614 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 20,367 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 17,609 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 16,448 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 16,060 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 15,550 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 14,914 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 14,173 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 12,980 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat shield loose/ rattling

Pass 3 Jul 2017 11,913 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 10,641 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 8,823 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 8,823 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 XRX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF12 XRX registered?

DF12 XRX is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is DF12 XRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 XRX 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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