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BT12 CVL

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,589 mi
Last recorded38,589 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 CVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 38,589 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 36,839 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 34,849 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 34,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 33,075 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2022 31,065 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 29,088 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 27,474 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 24,998 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 21,898 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 19,285 miles

All four tyres cracking in the tread

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

Pass 24 May 2016 15,932 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 11,592 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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BT12 CVL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red 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 BT12 CVL registered?

BT12 CVL is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is BT12 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 CVL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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