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BN12 EXP

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,160 mi
Last recorded70,160 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 EXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 70,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 67,987 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 65,490 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 63,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 61,948 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 59,735 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 48,652 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 38,956 miles

Handbrake lever has travel

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 33,327 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 22,572 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F TYRE SCRUBBED OUTTER EDGE

Pass 5 Mar 2016 7,110 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 6,083 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 EXP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

How do I check the history of BN12 EXP?

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What year was BN12 EXP registered?

BN12 EXP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BN12 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 EXP shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN12 EXP have outstanding finance?

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