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BT12 XGE

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,753 mi
Last recorded69,753 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 XGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 69,753 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 64,900 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))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 64,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 7 Oct 2023 61,107 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 56,429 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 51,346 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn lever high requires adjustment (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 51,346 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn lever high requires adjustment (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 45,470 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 40,554 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 37,258 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 30,573 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front wiper slightl split/worn

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2016 22,506 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 19,525 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 XGE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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.

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What year was BT12 XGE registered?

BT12 XGE is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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