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DG62 XSJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,395 mi
Last recorded107,395 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 XSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 107,395 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 105,833 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 28 Oct 2023 94,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily cracked but no cords exposed 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracked 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 76,944 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 76,944 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 60,388 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 60,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 49,832 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 40,911 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 32,933 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 30,698 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 25,986 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 21,535 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 XSJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG62 XSJ registered?

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

Is DG62 XSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 XSJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG62 XSJ have outstanding finance?

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