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CA12 VRW

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,502 mi
Last recorded160,502 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 VRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 160,502 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 152,469 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 147,661 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 147,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster seized (1.1.18 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 139,242 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 132,472 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 123,176 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Sep 2021 123,176 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 121,900 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold inside edge. 2-3mm tread central (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold inside edge. 2-3mm tread central (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2019 111,587 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,143 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 98,143 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 79,862 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Fail 28 Sep 2017 79,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 29 Sep 2016 58,673 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 58,673 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 32,633 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 VRW is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CA12 VRW registered?

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

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