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BL12 HBN

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,276 mi
Last recorded39,276 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 HBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 39,276 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 37,375 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 33,937 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 31,717 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 29,419 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 27,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 26,453 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 26,453 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 24,086 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 20,596 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres have ageing cracks in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 17,677 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 17,677 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 14,644 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 11,552 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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BL12 HBN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL12 HBN registered?

BL12 HBN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is BL12 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 HBN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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