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A50 BHP

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,143 mi
Last recorded72,143 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA50 BHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 72,143 miles

front wipers poor but clearing screen

Pass 7 Feb 2025 71,199 miles

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

advise corrosion n/s outer sill

Pass 10 Feb 2024 69,926 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 66,112 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 66,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 60,801 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 60,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 56,787 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 56,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 55,057 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 54,021 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Surface cracks within tread pattern

Pass 28 Feb 2018 50,971 miles

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

Tested under icy conditions.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Aim levels balanced out. ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 46,235 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 34,365 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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A50 BHP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A50 BHP registered?

A50 BHP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is A50 BHP safe to buy?

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