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BU62 ZVK

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,359 mi
Last recorded78,359 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU62 ZVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 78,359 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 71,916 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 71,904 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 64,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limt 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 59,486 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 54,646 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 51,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 44,897 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 35,489 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 26,918 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking

Both rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 10 May 2016 20,399 miles

Inner & outer edges of front tyres wearing low

Pass 29 May 2015 12,209 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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BU62 ZVK 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

How do I check the history of BU62 ZVK?

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What year was BU62 ZVK registered?

BU62 ZVK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is BU62 ZVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU62 ZVK 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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