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BK12 YWU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,739 mi
Last recorded58,739 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 YWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 58,739 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 58,538 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 50,908 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 45,304 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 42,492 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 37,325 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 35,101 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 33,932 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 30,889 miles

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2017 24,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat belt twisted and slow to retract

o/s/f wiper smearing

Pass 20 Nov 2015 13,822 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 2,721 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 YWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YWU?

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What year was BK12 YWU registered?

BK12 YWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is BK12 YWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 YWU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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