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BF12 VBJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,611 mi
Last recorded25,611 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 VBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 25,611 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 24,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 24,275 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 23,491 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 22,824 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 21,793 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 19,709 miles

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

all tyres cracking

Pass 29 May 2019 16,910 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres cracking

Pass 30 May 2018 14,142 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 11,520 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 9,483 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 7,101 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 VBJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VBJ registered?

BF12 VBJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is BF12 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 VBJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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