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C5 BGG

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,395 mi
Last recorded73,395 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 BGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 73,395 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 73,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 65,341 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 59,242 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 54,166 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 50,342 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing, both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 47,606 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 43,370 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 40,255 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 36,179 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 31,076 miles

Rear handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 10 Dec 2016 31,076 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Rear handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 21 Nov 2015 26,459 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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C5 BGG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C5 BGG registered?

C5 BGG is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is C5 BGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 BGG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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