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DF12 YGL

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,790 mi
Last recorded107,790 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 YGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 107,790 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 105,346 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 101,504 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2023 97,360 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 91,278 miles

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

excess handbrake travel

Pass 24 Feb 2021 84,875 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 77,294 miles

Engine Cover/Under Trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 69,272 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 62,241 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 49,040 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,883 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 34,117 miles

front brake pads are low

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 YGL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White 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

How do I check the history of DF12 YGL?

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What year was DF12 YGL registered?

DF12 YGL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is DF12 YGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 YGL 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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