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BD12 LCU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,853 mi
Last recorded50,853 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 LCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 50,853 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 49,946 miles

Fuel cap - rubber cracking

Pass 11 May 2024 48,008 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 43,066 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 39,655 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 38,102 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 34,480 miles

Fuel cap rubber perished

Pass 11 Jan 2019 30,473 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 23,452 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 23,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 21,992 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 19,244 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 16,390 miles

both front tyres slightly cracking in tread

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

offside front tyre inner edge worn

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 LCU 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 92.3%.

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 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

How do I check the history of BD12 LCU?

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What year was BD12 LCU registered?

BD12 LCU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is BD12 LCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 LCU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD12 LCU have outstanding finance?

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