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BJ62 HYT

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,053 mi
Last recorded80,053 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 HYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 80,053 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 78,059 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 75,314 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 71,259 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively & offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear beam/sub-frame

parking brake lever has travel - ON LIMIT NOW

Fail 5 Sep 2022 71,259 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively & offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear beam/sub-frame

parking brake lever has travel - ON LIMIT NOW

Pass 27 Sep 2021 52,656 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 39,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 39,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 24,344 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 23,152 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 20,299 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 18,841 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 15,674 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 15,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BJ62 HYT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver 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.

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What year was BJ62 HYT registered?

BJ62 HYT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is BJ62 HYT safe to buy?

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