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BG62 HBH

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,137 mi
Last recorded82,137 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 HBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 82,137 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 81,623 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 80,526 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 71,444 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 71,444 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear slight deform in tyre shape

Pass 7 Nov 2021 68,108 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Nov 2021 68,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 63,125 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 57,877 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield slight insecure

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

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

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

Parking brake lever high

Fail 28 Oct 2019 57,877 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield slight insecure

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

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

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

Parking brake lever high

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 52,507 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2017 47,663 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 43,181 miles

Exhaust heat cover under centre of car is loose and rattling

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 43,181 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat cover under centre of car is loose and rattling

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 28,887 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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BG62 HBH 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 73.3%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG62 HBH registered?

BG62 HBH is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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