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BN62 OSA

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,865 mi
Last recorded49,865 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 OSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 49,865 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 49,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 42,553 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 42,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn reak bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 35,598 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 34,010 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 32,502 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 31,212 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 30,117 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 27,882 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 24,109 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 19,711 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 15,101 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 15,101 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 10,473 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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BN62 OSA 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

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What year was BN62 OSA registered?

BN62 OSA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is BN62 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 OSA 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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