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BG12 UHV

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,837 mi
Last recorded132,837 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 UHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 132,837 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S And O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 124,265 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 124,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 110,861 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 98,772 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 86,937 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 76,119 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 65,530 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 55,488 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 47,499 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 47,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 37,741 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 30,584 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 30,584 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (daytime running lights) (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2015 22,470 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 UHV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHV registered?

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

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