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BG12 VKM

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,662 mi
Last recorded62,662 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 62,662 miles

Nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 25 Mar 2025 59,456 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 59,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 55,704 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 55,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 52,699 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 50,591 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 46,802 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 45,090 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 39,360 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 36,429 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 30,754 miles

nsr tyre cracked

wipers smearing

Pass 25 Apr 2016 24,851 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s front (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s front (4.1.E.1)

handbrake lever high indicating it needs adjustment

rear wiper is worn slightly

Pass 1 May 2015 18,629 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside and Offside Front Tyre Has minor Cracks within The Tread

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 VKM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

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What year was BG12 VKM registered?

BG12 VKM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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