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BG62 YOW

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,859 mi
Last recorded33,859 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 YOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 33,859 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 15 Nov 2024 29,863 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 28,007 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 26,311 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 20,742 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 16,320 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 16,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 11,897 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 10,970 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 9,873 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 7,906 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 5,962 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 YOW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YOW registered?

BG62 YOW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is BG62 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 YOW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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