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BG15 UWR

2015 Volkswagen Up

Purple Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,743 mi
Last recorded67,743 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Up33,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG15 UWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 67,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 61,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 61,677 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 55,230 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 47,861 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 40,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level is low

Pass 13 Oct 2020 36,308 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 30,635 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 30,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 24,133 miles

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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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BG15 UWR is a 2015 Volkswagen Up in Purple with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 33,108 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG15 UWR registered?

BG15 UWR is a 2015 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 11 April 2015.

Is BG15 UWR safe to buy?

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