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BL12 VWU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,547 mi
Last recorded71,547 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 VWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 71,547 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 69,943 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 68,386 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 59,839 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 51,859 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 45,063 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 45,063 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 40,364 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 34,843 miles

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 Feb 2018 30,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 25,226 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 16,573 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 11,273 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 VWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL12 VWU registered?

BL12 VWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is BL12 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 VWU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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