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DG62 WBZ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,291 mi
Last recorded109,291 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 WBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 109,291 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Near End Of Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 109,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Near End Of Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 100,366 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 100,366 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 90,348 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 77,557 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 77,557 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 68,066 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 64,372 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 58,859 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 51,246 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 45,075 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 42,426 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 33,446 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 WBZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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

How do I check the history of DG62 WBZ?

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What year was DG62 WBZ registered?

DG62 WBZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is DG62 WBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 WBZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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