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BK12 ZWG

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,639 mi
Last recorded53,639 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 ZWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 53,639 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 43,812 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 43,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 37,251 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 36,368 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 33,649 miles

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 18 Nov 2020 32,461 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 31,706 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 30,543 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 28,454 miles

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

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

front Tyre's have uneven wear ADVISE tracking check

Pass 6 Feb 2017 24,274 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 20,405 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 18,044 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 ZWG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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What year was BK12 ZWG registered?

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

Is BK12 ZWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 ZWG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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