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BG12 ZXU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,157 mi
Last recorded27,157 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 ZXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 May 2026 27,157 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 24,940 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 24,217 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 22,271 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 21,126 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 19,835 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 18,808 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 16,104 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 13,692 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)

Pass 6 May 2017 9,913 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 7,114 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 5,515 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZXU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

How do I check the history of BG12 ZXU?

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What year was BG12 ZXU registered?

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

Is BG12 ZXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 ZXU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG12 ZXU have outstanding finance?

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