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BG12 NCV

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,362 mi
Last recorded67,362 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 NCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 67,362 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 67,362 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake discs corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 63,265 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 58,356 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 51,491 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 42,850 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 42,850 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 31,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

signs of bodywork repair to offside lower A pillar

Pass 10 May 2018 23,035 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Signs of body work repair carried out to offside lower A piller

Fail 2 May 2018 22,663 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Signs of body work repair carried out to offside lower A piller

Pass 20 Apr 2017 11,488 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 10,029 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 10,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

cut in outer sidewall nsf tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2015 7,706 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 NCV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG12 NCV registered?

BG12 NCV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is BG12 NCV safe to buy?

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