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DA62 VBZ

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,419 mi
Last recorded82,419 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 VBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 82,419 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 74,111 miles

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

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

Offside front day running light not working

Pass 29 Jan 2024 63,626 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 63,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 56,155 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 55,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 48,462 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 48,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 41,716 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 33,374 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 33,374 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 23,268 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Jan 2018 18,256 miles

Offside Front tyre deteriorated inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2017 16,226 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 13,948 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 VBZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White 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.

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What year was DA62 VBZ registered?

DA62 VBZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is DA62 VBZ safe to buy?

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