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BP12 EFA

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,964 mi
Last recorded42,964 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 EFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 42,964 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on rear axle

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

heat shield missing from fuel tank

nearside front drop link dust cover worn

scratch marks on windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2024 41,277 miles

heat shield missing from fuel tank

scratch marks on windscreen

exhaust heat shields slightly loose

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

corrosion on front sub frame and rear axle

Pass 10 Jan 2024 38,744 miles

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

scratch marks on windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2023 36,791 miles

nearside front suspension arm bush split

scratch marks on windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2022 35,739 miles

nearside front suspension arm bush split

scratch marks on windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2020 34,828 miles

nearside front suspension arm bush slightly split

scratch marks on windscreen

Fail 7 Dec 2020 34,826 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front suspension arm bush slightly split

offside front brake discs corroded

scratch marks on windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2019 31,067 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 23,715 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 16,014 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 16,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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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BP12 EFA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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.

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What year was BP12 EFA registered?

BP12 EFA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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