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BG62 YPE

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,948 mi
Last recorded50,948 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 YPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 50,948 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 50,948 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 31,625 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 31,465 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 31,067 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 31,067 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 27,266 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2021 23,934 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 20,570 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 17,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 14,408 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 11,713 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 9,446 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 9,446 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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 YPE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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

How do I check the history of BG62 YPE?

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What year was BG62 YPE registered?

BG62 YPE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is BG62 YPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 YPE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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