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BG12 UHT

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,046 mi
Last recorded108,046 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 UHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 108,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 108,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 97,297 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general surface corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2024 97,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general surface corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2023 90,468 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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 80,167 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 74,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 67,766 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 66,359 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 52,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.2MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2019 52,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.2MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 43,752 miles

*** TYRES UNDER INFLATED ***

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** TYRE AT 2.5MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** TYRE AT 2.7MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2018 43,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

*** TYRES UNDER INFLATED ***

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** TYRE AT 2.5MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** TYRE AT 2.7MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 36,079 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 36,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2016 27,677 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 27,677 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

*** ALL TYRES SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED ***

****ALL TYRES BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED****

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** AT 2.0MM*** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** AT 2.0MM*** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 16,292 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 UHT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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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BG12 UHT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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