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BP13 XEW

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,109 mi
Last recorded73,109 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP13 XEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 73,109 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 73,109 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 59,326 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 59,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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BP13 XEW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BP13 XEW registered?

BP13 XEW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is BP13 XEW safe to buy?

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