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DA62 XYG

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,390 mi
Last recorded100,390 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 XYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 100,390 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 100,390 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 98,217 miles

Rear axle corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2024 91,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 91,484 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 85,455 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 79,823 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 79,817 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 75,933 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 75,933 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,939 miles

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

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

parking lever travel getting high

Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,315 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 58,858 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 45,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 45,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 35,783 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 XYG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XYG registered?

DA62 XYG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is DA62 XYG safe to buy?

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