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DA62 DEU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,062 mi
Last recorded46,062 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 DEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 46,062 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder Area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 41,906 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 41,578 miles

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

Offside Front asymmetric tyre fitter the wrong way around

Fail 19 Dec 2024 41,578 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front asymmetric tyre fitter the wrong way around

Pass 22 Dec 2023 37,880 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 37,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/50/16 85v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 35,637 miles

Heat shield missing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 33,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

center exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Feb 2022 33,377 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

center exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Feb 2021 32,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 31,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 29,405 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 27,732 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 25,368 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 22,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DA62 DEU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

How do I check the history of DA62 DEU?

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What year was DA62 DEU registered?

DA62 DEU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is DA62 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 DEU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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