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BG62 YPW

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,970 mi
Last recorded40,970 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 YPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 40,970 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 38,729 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 34,805 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 30,209 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 25,201 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 21,339 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 19,876 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 19,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 17,352 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 16,812 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 14,399 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 9,912 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 5,715 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 YPW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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

How do I check the history of BG62 YPW?

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What year was BG62 YPW registered?

BG62 YPW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is BG62 YPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 YPW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG62 YPW have outstanding finance?

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