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BF12 VAV

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,385 mi
Last recorded57,385 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 VAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 57,385 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 57,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Offside daytime running light not working

Pass 11 Nov 2024 49,015 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 45,969 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 40,130 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 35,233 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 31,582 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2019 28,363 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 24,320 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 20,035 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 16,144 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 12,581 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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BF12 VAV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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.

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What year was BF12 VAV registered?

BF12 VAV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BF12 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 VAV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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