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BN62 UZJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,040 mi
Last recorded49,040 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 UZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 49,040 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 39,234 miles

n/s/f day time running light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2023 29,677 miles

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

long handbrake travel

nearside day time running light not working

Pass 19 Oct 2022 21,393 miles

Anti roll bar fouling subframe

Handbrake has limited reserve travel

Pass 22 Oct 2021 19,379 miles

Anti roll bar fouling subframe bolt n/s/f

Pass 21 Oct 2020 17,088 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 15,409 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 12,916 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 9,413 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 9,413 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 7,054 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 5,860 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 5,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BN62 UZJ?

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What year was BN62 UZJ registered?

BN62 UZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is BN62 UZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 UZJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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