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BK14 VBZ

2014 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,237 mi
Last recorded83,237 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Up36,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK14 VBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 83,237 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 76,955 miles

Central Lower exhaust heat shield loose - not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2025 76,955 miles

Central Lower exhaust heat shield loose - not likely to become detached

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 70,525 miles

Central heat shields needs re-securing

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 62,972 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 58,366 miles

front both ns and os: Brake back plates corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 2 May 2022 58,366 miles

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

front both ns and os: Brake back plates corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 4 May 2021 56,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both ns and os: Brake back plates corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

minor corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 7 May 2020 54,842 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 44,243 miles

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 13 Apr 2019 44,240 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH AERO BLADES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,769 miles

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 14 Apr 2018 34,592 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 5 Apr 2017 25,585 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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BK14 VBZ is a 2014 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 36,906 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK14 VBZ registered?

BK14 VBZ is a 2014 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 April 2014.

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