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CA12 LVJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,751 mi
Last recorded40,751 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 LVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 40,751 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 34,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 34,438 miles

AC GAS LEAKING FROM COMPRESSOR UV DYE

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush SLIGHT PLAY IN UPPER MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush SLIGHT PLAY IN UPPER MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 33,485 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 31,542 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 29,407 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 29,407 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 26,782 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 23,778 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 21 Sep 2016 14,288 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 7,940 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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CA12 LVJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CA12 LVJ registered?

CA12 LVJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is CA12 LVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 LVJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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