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BK12 OKT

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,365 mi
Last recorded88,365 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 OKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 88,365 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 88,365 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 75,622 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 75,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 72,610 miles

Coolant leak strongly advise Radiator leaking

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 72,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak strongly advise Radiator leaking

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE on 1,6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 60,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 59,492 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 58,689 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 54,231 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 51,612 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 47,209 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 42,766 miles

Offside Front Day-run lamp not working

Pass 20 Apr 2017 37,683 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 32,331 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 32,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2015 27,102 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 OKT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OKT registered?

BK12 OKT is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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The MOT history for BK12 OKT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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