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BJ12 POU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,731 mi
Last recorded45,731 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 POU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 45,731 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 44,902 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 43,321 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 37,385 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 33,668 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 33,666 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 31,909 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 28,696 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 25,227 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 21,168 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 17,281 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 13,793 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 10,769 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 10,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BJ12 POU 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 85.7%.

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 BJ12 POU registered?

BJ12 POU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is BJ12 POU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 POU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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