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CA53 THV

2018 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,323 mi
Last recorded78,323 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 THV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 78,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2026 63,213 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, edge worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm, increased wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 71,587 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 71,574 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 56,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 69,415 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2024 49,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 61,351 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 41,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 58,426 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 37,736 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 45,145 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 45,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 36,258 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 36,253 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 41,218 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear wiper blade slightly perished.

Pass 19 Sep 2019 34,010 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 27,032 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 22,762 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 14,482 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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CA53 THV is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 23,668 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA53 THV registered?

CA53 THV is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 17 April 2018.

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