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DG62 XAT

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,374 mi
Last recorded82,374 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 XAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 82,374 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 76,054 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 69,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside lip worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 60,846 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 54,271 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 50,422 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 49,073 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 45,561 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 45,561 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 38,235 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,742 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 27,602 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 27,602 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 17,996 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 XAT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XAT registered?

DG62 XAT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is DG62 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 XAT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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