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BN12 EWG

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,962 mi
Last recorded66,962 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 EWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 66,962 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 63,266 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 61,401 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 60,403 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 56,643 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 51,096 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 47,746 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 43,567 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 42,675 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged but not to cords

Fail 17 Apr 2018 42,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged but not to cords

Pass 9 May 2017 40,053 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 40,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2016 36,370 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 36,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 33,348 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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BN12 EWG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN12 EWG?

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What year was BN12 EWG registered?

BN12 EWG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 August 2012.

Is BN12 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 EWG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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