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BT12 KVU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,587 mi
Last recorded22,587 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 KVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 22,587 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 22,587 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 22,475 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 22,113 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 21,995 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 18,385 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 16,131 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 15,827 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 14,931 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 13,099 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 10,691 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 10,691 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 7,693 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 5,374 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 KVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KVU registered?

BT12 KVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 14 July 2012.

Is BT12 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 KVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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