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BK62 BYD

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,002 mi
Last recorded79,002 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 BYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 79,002 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 74,643 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 69,653 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 64,108 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 58,779 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 54,669 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 54,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 50,054 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 43,721 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 35,993 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 28,774 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,301 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)

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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BK62 BYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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.

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What year was BK62 BYD registered?

BK62 BYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is BK62 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK62 BYD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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