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BT62 LWL

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

155,601 mi
Last recorded155,601 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 LWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 155,601 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 151,378 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 2 Sep 2023 145,183 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 141,584 miles

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe Low But Not At Risk Of Catching

Pass 2 Sep 2021 135,180 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in track rod inner joint

Pass 15 Sep 2020 131,864 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 106,113 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 85,884 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 85,884 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 74,009 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 64,521 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 37,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LWL 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT62 LWL registered?

BT62 LWL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 December 2012.

Is BT62 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT62 LWL 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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