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DF62 DFL

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,493 mi
Last recorded84,493 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 DFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 84,493 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 73,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 61,559 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 60,191 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 57,151 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 55,914 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 55,914 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 53,152 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 49,751 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 43,122 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 43,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 32,856 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 31,593 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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DF62 DFL 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 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 DF62 DFL registered?

DF62 DFL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is DF62 DFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF62 DFL 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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