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BT12 GVO

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,160 mi
Last recorded59,160 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 GVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 59,160 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 58,183 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 56,092 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 53,377 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 49,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy Cracking And Perishing-Outer Side Wall And Outer Edges Of Tyre- Also Inner Sidewall- Advise Replacement ASAP- Original Tyres Dated 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy Cracking And Perishing-Outer Side Wall And Outer Edges Of Tyre- Also Inner Sidewall- Advise Replacement ASAP- Original Tyres Dated 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 47,730 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 45,302 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 43,372 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 40,980 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside front day running lamp inop.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 38,787 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,139 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 25 Jun 2015 34,101 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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BT12 GVO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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What year was BT12 GVO registered?

BT12 GVO is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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