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BV62 XXG

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,440 mi
Last recorded66,440 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 XXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 66,440 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 60,605 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 56,670 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside inner steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 56,670 miles

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

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside inner steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 50,808 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 44,964 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 44,964 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 40,424 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 36,703 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 30,720 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 30,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 24,087 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 18,351 miles

front tyres worn low on outer edge

Fail 2 Aug 2017 18,351 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn low on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 13,062 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 8,192 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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BV62 XXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXG registered?

BV62 XXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is BV62 XXG safe to buy?

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