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DG62 EWB

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,595 mi
Last recorded46,595 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 EWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 46,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 40,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 37,732 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 37,732 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 34,138 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 31,203 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 29,167 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2019 25,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking/scuffed please keep checked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 20,333 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 17,089 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 13,198 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 13,198 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 10,628 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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DG62 EWB is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG62 EWB registered?

DG62 EWB is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is DG62 EWB safe to buy?

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