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BJ62 PVW

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,852 mi
Last recorded51,852 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 PVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 51,852 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 48,295 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 45,195 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 41,074 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 35,544 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 30,711 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 27,044 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 27,043 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 22,252 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 18,921 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 14,784 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 10,086 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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BJ62 PVW 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 91.7%.

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.

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How do I check the history of BJ62 PVW?

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What year was BJ62 PVW registered?

BJ62 PVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is BJ62 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 PVW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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