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BT62 EVJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,561 mi
Last recorded74,561 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 EVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 74,561 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 69,412 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 61,382 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Feb 2024 61,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2023 51,059 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 40,749 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 35,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 32,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 23,695 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2018 18,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

coolant low

Pass 1 Mar 2017 13,321 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 9,667 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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BT62 EVJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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.

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What year was BT62 EVJ registered?

BT62 EVJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is BT62 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 EVJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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