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BT12 KPU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,767 mi
Last recorded147,767 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 KPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 147,767 miles

Nearside front play in steering rack inner joint.

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 147,767 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both headlights. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front play in steering rack inner joint.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 143,531 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres just starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 142,575 miles

BOTH front tyres perished in tread.

Nearside front play in steering rack inner joint.

Fail 25 Jul 2024 142,575 miles

BOTH front tyres perished in tread.

Headlamp aim too low BOTH dipped headlights. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front play in steering rack inner joint.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 142,637 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 134,003 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 123,231 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 108,118 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 108,118 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 94,536 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 80,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 67,782 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,867 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,230 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 KPU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue 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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What year was BT12 KPU registered?

BT12 KPU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is BT12 KPU safe to buy?

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