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BK12 SWY

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,331 mi
Last recorded67,331 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 SWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 67,331 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 67,325 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 64,684 miles

Radial crack starting in o/s/r tyre

Slight play in n/s steering rack

o/s/f wheel arch heavily corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2024 62,789 miles

Radial cracks starting in n/s/r tyre treads

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2023 59,660 miles

Radial cracks starting in both front tyre treads

Pass 29 Sep 2022 56,222 miles

rust on rear exhaust mounting

Pass 1 Oct 2021 52,397 miles

Surface rust on rear exh mounting

Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,429 miles

Exh heat shield starting to deteriorate

Exhaust mounts rusty

Slight rust lips starting on inner front brake disc edges

Pass 30 Sep 2019 48,426 miles

Exhaust mountings corroded

exhaust heatshield starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Oct 2018 46,189 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 46,189 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 44,378 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 42,672 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,835 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 29,821 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 SWY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

How do I check the history of BK12 SWY?

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What year was BK12 SWY registered?

BK12 SWY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is BK12 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 SWY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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