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CP62 BLN

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,381 mi
Last recorded72,381 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 BLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 72,381 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS and OS ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Oct 2024 69,680 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2024 69,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and delaminated 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS and OS ()

Pass 12 Oct 2023 66,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 64,152 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas. engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 64,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Size: 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas. engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 60,457 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 58,343 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 55,298 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 55,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 48,564 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 48,564 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 40,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 40,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 32,835 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 24,318 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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CP62 BLN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CP62 BLN registered?

CP62 BLN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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