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DG62 VDR

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,222 mi
Last recorded79,222 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 VDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 79,222 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 74,382 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2024 74,382 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Heat shield slightly insurcure

Exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 69,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 64,711 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

service due displayed

Fail 5 Sep 2022 64,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

service due displayed

Pass 2 Sep 2021 58,663 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 58,663 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 52,609 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

Fail 27 Aug 2020 52,609 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 4 Sep 2019 46,811 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 39,162 miles

service light on

Pass 30 Aug 2017 32,645 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,351 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,966 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front number plate delaminating

Fail 2 Sep 2015 24,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front number plate delaminating

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 VDR is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White 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.

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What year was DG62 VDR registered?

DG62 VDR is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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