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BK12 NZA

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,967 mi
Last recorded85,967 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 NZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 85,967 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 85,967 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 79,003 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 70,080 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 70,080 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 62,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 56,853 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 47,532 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear

Offside front day time running light not working

Pass 6 Nov 2019 42,143 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 42,143 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 32,640 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 25,152 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 13,114 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 12,230 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 9 Apr 2015 10,894 miles

slight handbrake travel

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 NZA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK12 NZA registered?

BK12 NZA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is BK12 NZA safe to buy?

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