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BG62 VLY

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,370 mi
Last recorded69,370 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 VLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 69,370 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 69,370 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 65,990 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 64,454 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 62,758 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 58,046 miles

Central exhaust heat shield deteriorated

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 58,045 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 51,224 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

front pads low discs lipped

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2021 51,224 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

front pads low discs lipped

nsf tyre 2 mm + bald on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2021 51,224 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

front pads low discs lipped

nsf tyre 2 mm + bald on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2019 43,477 miles

exhaust system heat shield damaged/deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2017 35,047 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 35,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 27,225 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s front 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 27,225 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s front 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 16,479 miles

all tyres cracked

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 VLY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VLY registered?

BG62 VLY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is BG62 VLY safe to buy?

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