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BD12 LBZ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,814 mi
Last recorded75,814 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 LBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 75,814 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 75,814 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 72,827 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 72,827 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 68,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 62,788 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 58,215 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 58,212 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside drl not working

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 54,067 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 46,226 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 37,547 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 30,511 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 23,606 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 23,606 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 17,563 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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BD12 LBZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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.

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What year was BD12 LBZ registered?

BD12 LBZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is BD12 LBZ safe to buy?

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