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BN12 UTC

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,121 mi
Last recorded74,121 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 UTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 74,121 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 74,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2024 68,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 63,895 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 59,065 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 54,376 miles

Offside Front 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 27 Oct 2020 51,147 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 48,128 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 46,859 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2017 42,841 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 35,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,204 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 UTC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UTC registered?

BN12 UTC is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is BN12 UTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 UTC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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