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BK12 OKV

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,269 mi
Last recorded33,269 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 OKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 33,269 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 32,081 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 30,939 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 29,297 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 29,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 27,544 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 25,543 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 24,449 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 21,329 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 18,308 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 18,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 15,368 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 13,710 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 12,654 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 12,653 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 OKV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver 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 OKV registered?

BK12 OKV is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is BK12 OKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 OKV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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