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CE12 XLD

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,444 mi
Last recorded77,444 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 XLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 77,444 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 65,131 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 65,128 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 54,714 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 51,872 miles

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 48,558 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 44,788 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 44,761 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 41,905 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 37,871 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 37,849 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 33,808 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 29,980 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,352 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 20,657 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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CE12 XLD is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE12 XLD registered?

CE12 XLD is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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