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BF12 ZTU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,755 mi
Last recorded81,755 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 ZTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 81,755 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 71,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 71,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 64,791 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 64,790 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 59,524 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,426 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 45,412 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 41,154 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 41,154 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 36,145 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 32,316 miles

both front tyres edges on limit

Pass 2 Mar 2017 27,710 miles

front brake pads wearing low

heat -shield loose

Fail 2 Mar 2017 27,710 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads wearing low

heat -shield loose

Pass 18 Feb 2016 23,566 miles

front brake pads 50% worn

unable to check rear seatbelts

Fail 18 Feb 2016 23,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads 50% worn

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 26 Feb 2015 18,164 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 ZTU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZTU registered?

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

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