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BD12 SKV

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,822 mi
Last recorded55,822 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 SKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 55,822 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 54,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

REAR AXLE AND EXHAUST CORRODED.

Fail 22 Apr 2025 54,085 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bebonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (165/70/14) 81T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2024 50,433 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 48,039 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 43,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Marked in chalk. ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 38,238 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 33,773 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 27,047 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 20,600 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 15,868 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 11,917 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 11,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 6,142 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 SKV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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What year was BD12 SKV registered?

BD12 SKV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is BD12 SKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 SKV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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