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WF12 DFD

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,182 mi
Last recorded84,182 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 DFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 84,182 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 77,108 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 72,173 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 72,173 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 67,451 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 63,676 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 63,672 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 61,454 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 57,289 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 55,741 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 55,741 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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6 and Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 55,639 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 45,444 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 36,778 miles

both front tyres perished

centre heat shield for exhaust cracked and lose

Pass 15 Jul 2015 25,920 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 25,906 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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WF12 DFD is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF12 DFD registered?

WF12 DFD is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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