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BL62 SVW

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,849 mi
Last recorded43,849 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 SVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 43,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Apr 2025 43,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split inner side wall 185/50/16 ovation (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/50/16 arrowspeed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/50/16 arrowspeed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Mar 2024 38,102 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure and rattles but unlikely to fall off

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn lipped and corroded b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin b/s/o/v (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 38,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked and perished deep enough to reach cords inner and outer edges of the tyre 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield insecure and rattles but unlikely to fall off

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn lipped and corroded b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin b/s/o/v (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 34,090 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust heat shield loose/insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2023 34,090 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust heat shield loose/insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2021 29,397 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 29,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 25,373 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 20,514 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 14,234 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 11,864 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 10,336 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 7,538 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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BL62 SVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL62 SVW registered?

BL62 SVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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