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BG62 UAV

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,619 mi
Last recorded43,619 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 UAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 43,619 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 43,388 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 42,586 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 42,570 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2023 41,836 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 41,023 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2020 38,878 miles

fuel cap seal poor

Pass 15 May 2019 37,461 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 35,586 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 29,043 miles

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

Petrol cap seal deteriorating.

Fail 14 Nov 2017 29,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Petrol cap seal deteriorating.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 23,106 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front daytime running lights not working

Pass 1 Dec 2015 9,165 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 UAV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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What year was BG62 UAV registered?

BG62 UAV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is BG62 UAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 UAV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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