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BG62 VVC

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,864 mi
Last recorded59,864 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 VVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 59,864 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 59,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 57,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 53,287 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 53,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 50,462 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 47,926 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 43,914 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 43,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 40,892 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracts slow

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 37,420 miles

rear tyres cracking

front tyres wearing on inner edge

osf daytime running light inop (replaced bulb)

Fail 12 Nov 2018 37,420 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

osf daytime running light inop (replaced bulb)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2017 33,907 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 33,907 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 29,833 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Nov 2015 27,062 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 VVC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver 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 VVC registered?

BG62 VVC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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