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BT62 RNU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,847 mi
Last recorded76,847 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 RNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 76,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 72,839 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear outer sill very slightly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2025 72,839 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-to-rear brake pipes and nearside rear brake pipe corroding under paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear outer sill very slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2024 69,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill is corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield is insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2023 65,126 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 56,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 50,752 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 49,032 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 49,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 44,963 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 42,803 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 34,150 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 26,523 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 16,981 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 RNU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue 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.

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What year was BT62 RNU registered?

BT62 RNU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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