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DF12 YVP

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,745 mi
Last recorded51,745 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 YVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 51,745 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 47,716 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 47,713 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 44,360 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 41,138 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 34,354 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 28,945 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 23,005 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 19,680 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 16,478 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 13,943 miles

wiper blades

Fail 16 Aug 2016 13,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

wiper blades

Pass 10 Aug 2015 9,742 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 YVP 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 84.6%.

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 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.

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What year was DF12 YVP registered?

DF12 YVP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is DF12 YVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 YVP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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