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BG12 OAW

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,586 mi
Last recorded81,586 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 81,586 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bad inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split /debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORRDERLINE PASS just above 1.6mm limit bald on inner edge and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 78,624 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 74,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 71,449 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 71,449 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 68,427 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 63,876 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 56,441 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 56,441 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,307 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,438 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,064 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 29,637 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OAW 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 85.7%.

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

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What year was BG12 OAW registered?

BG12 OAW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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