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EA62 XER

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,682 mi
Last recorded146,682 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 XER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 146,682 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 135,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 122,940 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 114,713 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 114,713 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 101,394 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 101,393 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 93,052 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 87,878 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 75,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 65,056 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 53,778 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 41,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EA62 XER is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black 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 EA62 XER registered?

EA62 XER is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is EA62 XER safe to buy?

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