Hey, welcome to the forum!
Shame about DPF problems so early. Did you buy the car from a dealer or privately? If it was a dealer, you may be able to have it replaced under warranty. Although, I think the DPF isn't covered, you may be able to argue that it happened so early on since you owned it.
About having it taken off, you need to double check that it won't affect you with the new MOT rules coming out. Other things you need to take into account is if you drive into Europe, because I understand that you won't be allowed in certain cities in Germany because it's been taken off. From a personal point of view, I'd leave it on. I quite liked the fact that no smoke at all came out of the back of mine. But again, that's a personal opinion.
Usually if the DPF light comes on, you can regenerate it by going on a motorway for a few miles. This will clear it up and all will be fine. If it's gone into limp mode (I ignored my DPF light for 3-4 days and this happened), then it's completely blocked and it needs replacing.
