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BG62 YPR

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,116 mi
Last recorded155,116 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 YPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 155,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper top mount slight movement when jacked up

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle corroded both sides

Pass 9 Jan 2025 140,541 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front suspension slight rattle

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2024 126,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 126,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 112,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 97,483 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 82,419 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 69,676 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 54,100 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 43,355 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 42,256 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front tyre has a small cut in the tread

Pass 2 Dec 2016 33,331 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer is perrished.

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 YPR is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YPR registered?

BG62 YPR is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is BG62 YPR safe to buy?

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