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CA12 UGY

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,664 mi
Last recorded98,664 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 UGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 98,664 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 88,214 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 76,133 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 66,152 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 56,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 50,072 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 50,072 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 43,826 miles

Fuel cap seal heavily perished

Fail 27 Feb 2020 43,826 miles

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

Fuel cap seal heavily perished

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 32,636 miles

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

Fuel cap seal heavily perished

Fail 27 Feb 2019 32,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords out side wall damaged 165.70.14.T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fuel cap seal heavily perished

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 22,900 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 22,900 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 18,533 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 13,546 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 UGY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA12 UGY registered?

CA12 UGY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is CA12 UGY safe to buy?

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