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DA62 NXS

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,087 mi
Last recorded95,087 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 NXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 95,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 89,993 miles

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 89,993 miles

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 82,274 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe separated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 82,257 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cap seal cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 14 inch fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Around fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe separated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 76,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall cut , tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge, tyre cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 76,540 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall cut , tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge, tyre cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 69,308 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,377 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 58,377 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on screen and top of dash (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 46,943 miles

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

advise rear seat not checked

Pass 21 Nov 2018 36,867 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 30,559 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 23,678 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 17,493 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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DA62 NXS is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DA62 NXS registered?

DA62 NXS is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is DA62 NXS safe to buy?

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