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CP12 UEY

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,042 mi
Last recorded60,042 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 UEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 60,042 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 57,406 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 57,406 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 52,545 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 44,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 38,604 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 33,920 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 30,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 27,930 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 25,549 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 21,217 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror. ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (nearside performance low). (3.7.B.5b)

official sticker in swept area.

Fail 27 Jun 2017 21,217 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror. ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (nearside performance low). (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty. (8.2.3)

official sticker in swept area.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 15,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm void of tread on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

official sticker in swept area.

tread depth getting low on offside front tyre.

Fail 7 Jul 2016 15,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm void of tread on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

official sticker in swept area.

tread depth getting low on offside front tyre.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 10,470 miles

nearside rear bumper trim insecure

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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CP12 UEY 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP12 UEY registered?

CP12 UEY is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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