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BV12 VZY

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,798 mi
Last recorded105,798 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 105,798 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 99,371 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 95,889 miles
Pass 8 May 2022 90,972 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 90,969 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 84,785 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 79,294 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 72,710 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 65,050 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 55,125 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 45,111 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 32,944 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 VZY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White 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 BV12 VZY registered?

BV12 VZY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is BV12 VZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 VZY 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.

Does BV12 VZY have outstanding finance?

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