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BK12 LKJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,845 mi
Last recorded139,845 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 LKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 139,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 135,453 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 134,948 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 128,648 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 119,416 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 108,269 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play inner steering rack

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 108,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front drl inop

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play inner steering rack

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 101,617 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 95,838 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 95,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,669 miles

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Fail 29 Mar 2018 87,669 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 74,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,717 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,390 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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BK12 LKJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK12 LKJ registered?

BK12 LKJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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