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BG12 LYU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,392 mi
Last recorded103,392 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 LYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 103,392 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 99,622 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 99,622 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 94,738 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Feb 2024 94,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Feb 2023 87,336 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 76,461 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2021 62,903 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 11 Feb 2020 50,602 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 37,944 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,958 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 31,891 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 30,107 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 26,690 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 14,245 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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BG12 LYU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG12 LYU?

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What year was BG12 LYU registered?

BG12 LYU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is BG12 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 LYU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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