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BV12 BYA

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,603 mi
Last recorded38,603 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 BYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 38,603 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 38,582 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 38,582 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 35,909 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Oct 2023 33,414 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 31,088 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 28,945 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 26,989 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 22,956 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 16,836 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 14,873 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 12,250 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres cracked.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 10,638 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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BV12 BYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BV12 BYA registered?

BV12 BYA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is BV12 BYA safe to buy?

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