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BL12 HBU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,543 mi
Last recorded76,543 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 HBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 76,543 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 70,429 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 63,236 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 57,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 49,568 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 36,781 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

fel cap seal cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2021 36,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

fel cap seal cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2020 32,191 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 30,166 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2019 30,166 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear wiper

Pass 27 Jul 2018 28,110 miles

Nearside Front Superficial body damage

Fail 27 Jul 2018 28,110 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Beam too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Superficial body damage

Pass 21 Jul 2017 24,960 miles

Front Both front tyres have superficial cracks in tread

Nearside Front General body damage

Offside Rear Tyre has superficial cracks in tread

Fail 21 Jul 2017 24,960 miles

Front Both front tyres have superficial cracks in tread

Nearside Front General body damage

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Dipped beam too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing Door mirror glass missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has superficial cracks in tread

Pass 26 Jul 2016 21,539 miles

Both front corners of bodywork damaged

Nearside Mirror glass missing

Fail 26 Jul 2016 21,539 miles

Both front corners of bodywork damaged

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Mirror glass missing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 16,361 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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BL12 HBU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL12 HBU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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