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BL12 UVP

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,497 mi
Last recorded118,497 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 UVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 118,497 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 113,618 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 109,024 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 105,078 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 105,070 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 98,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 96,853 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 96,845 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment HAND BRAKE COMES UP TO MAXIMUM HIGHT (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged INNER WALL CUTS DOWN TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2020 89,369 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 66,837 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 66,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 45,119 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 28,153 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 14,805 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 UVP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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What year was BL12 UVP registered?

BL12 UVP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is BL12 UVP safe to buy?

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