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BK12 OKJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,815 mi
Last recorded69,815 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 OKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 69,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Oct 2025 69,815 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2024 65,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 65,104 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 60,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 55,398 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy to abs pump ( flexy side) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 50,697 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 50,697 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 48,050 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 45,481 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 43,525 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 36,019 miles

Offside Rear tyre started to crack

Pass 30 Dec 2016 26,657 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 23,366 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 20,700 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 OKJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

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What year was BK12 OKJ registered?

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

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