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BT12 HDY

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,866 mi
Last recorded99,866 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 HDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 99,866 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 98,967 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 89,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 89,611 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 77,401 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 77,099 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 70,328 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 64,730 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 58,664 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 53,955 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,091 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,184 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 41,503 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 May 2017 41,503 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 32,664 miles

high level/3rd brake light unit inoperative at time of test

o/s/f daytime running light bulb inoperative at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2015 25,046 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 HDY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BT12 HDY registered?

BT12 HDY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is BT12 HDY safe to buy?

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