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BV62 DDJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,010 mi
Last recorded85,010 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 DDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 85,010 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 78,736 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 78,736 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 71,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower reading. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly when jacked.

Pass 10 Aug 2022 63,742 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Aug 2021 56,701 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Aug 2021 56,701 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements side lights automatically put front fog lamps on, switch is defective (4.2.2 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 48,778 miles

Front front fog lamps on permanently even with all lamps off

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 48,778 miles

Front front fog lamps on permanently even with all lamps off

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 45,501 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 42,347 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 38,862 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 38,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 34,219 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 28 Aug 2015 28,939 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)

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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BV62 DDJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV62 DDJ registered?

BV62 DDJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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