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BG12 NDJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,979 mi
Last recorded64,979 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 NDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 64,979 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 64,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 58,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 53,437 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 48,577 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 45,964 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 45,964 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 41,169 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 36,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 36,631 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 24,945 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 15,356 miles

front spoiler coming adrift [splitter]

Fail 10 May 2018 15,356 miles

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

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

front spoiler coming adrift [splitter]

Pass 15 May 2017 12,311 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 9,638 miles

cracking evident to all tyres

Pass 1 May 2015 7,156 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 NDJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG12 NDJ registered?

BG12 NDJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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