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BS55 JAN

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,297 mi
Last recorded43,297 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS55 JAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 43,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 42,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 40,487 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 37,641 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 34,298 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 30,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 28,275 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 25,079 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack between treads but not yet to cord

Fail 30 Jul 2019 25,079 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres starting to crack between treads but not yet to cord

Pass 8 Aug 2018 22,000 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked between treads but not yet to cord

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut but not to cord

rear tyres cracked between treads but not yet to cord

Fail 8 Aug 2018 22,000 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective renew seal ring (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracked between treads but not yet to cord

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut but not to cord

rear tyres cracked between treads but not yet to cord

Pass 17 Aug 2017 18,874 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 15,450 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 15,450 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 11,338 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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BS55 JAN 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.

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BS55 JAN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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