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BD12 VLC

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,928 mi
Last recorded74,928 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 VLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 74,928 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 74,928 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 69,138 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 65,564 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 64,168 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 58,482 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 49,311 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 44,470 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 39,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 32,133 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 26,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VLC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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.

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What year was BD12 VLC registered?

BD12 VLC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is BD12 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 VLC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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