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BJ62 OBZ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,653 mi
Last recorded99,653 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 OBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 99,653 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 93,738 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 93,738 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,675 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 84,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Dec 2023 84,673 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 78,169 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 76,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 76,007 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 71,897 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oil topped up to enable emission to be done

service reminder light on

Fail 1 Dec 2020 71,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oil topped up to enable emission to be done

service reminder light on

Pass 2 Dec 2019 66,782 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 60,725 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 50,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,911 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 31,146 miles

antifreeze level below minimum

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 OBZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OBZ registered?

BJ62 OBZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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