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BD12 CYG

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,404 mi
Last recorded86,404 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 CYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 86,404 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 82,748 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 80,663 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 80,660 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 76,043 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 67,404 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 56,136 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 56,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 55,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Drum Brakes Noisey

Pass 25 Oct 2019 52,146 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

cracks around nearside rear tyre

squeal on nearside rear brake

Fail 16 Oct 2019 52,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

cracks around nearside rear tyre

squeal on nearside rear brake

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 45,169 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 36,539 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cracks around fuel cap seal

small cracks around nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,741 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion on rear exhaust bracket

cracks around fuel cap seal

Pass 20 Oct 2015 22,485 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 21,431 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BD12 CYG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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What year was BD12 CYG registered?

BD12 CYG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is BD12 CYG safe to buy?

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