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BG62 JZE

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,350 mi
Last recorded82,350 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 JZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 82,350 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 72,401 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 63,143 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 56,680 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 55,783 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 48,567 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish on outer edges of treads

Fail 28 May 2021 48,567 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear tyres starting to perish on outer edges of treads

Pass 2 Jun 2020 46,550 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,414 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 39,081 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 39,081 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 33,556 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 27,710 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 21,431 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 21,431 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 JZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG62 JZE registered?

BG62 JZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is BG62 JZE safe to buy?

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