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BF12 VBA

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,735 mi
Last recorded78,735 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 VBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 78,735 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 72,137 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 64,973 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 57,162 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 47,956 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 39,130 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 30,779 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 26,516 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 26,516 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 24,115 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 19,162 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 18,242 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 13,017 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 VBA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black 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

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What year was BF12 VBA registered?

BF12 VBA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is BF12 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 VBA 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.

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