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BG62 UHY

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,830 mi
Last recorded69,830 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 UHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 69,830 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2026 69,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 64,741 miles

Exhaust System Corroded In places

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2025 64,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 58,986 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 58,986 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 55,680 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2023 55,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 52,844 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,991 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 48,652 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 46,416 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 45,115 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2017 42,624 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2017 42,624 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2015 32,309 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 UHY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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.

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What year was BG62 UHY registered?

BG62 UHY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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