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BN12 UPP

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,733 mi
Last recorded81,733 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 UPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 81,733 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 76,850 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 68,367 miles

All four tyres getting low

Pass 9 Feb 2023 58,635 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 50,803 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 50,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing corroded.

Pass 11 Feb 2021 47,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 43,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 38,775 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))

both rear tyres perishing.

front brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 33,888 miles

both rear tyres have minor age cracking.

front brake discs wearing thin.

Pass 4 Mar 2017 28,961 miles

front brake disc's wearing thin.

n/s/r tyre has minor age cracking.

o/s/f tyre is wearing more on the inner edge.

Pass 20 Feb 2016 22,671 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped and wearing thin.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 10,045 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 UPP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White 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.

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What year was BN12 UPP registered?

BN12 UPP is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is BN12 UPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 UPP 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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