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CV12 HBA

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,423 mi
Last recorded81,423 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 HBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 81,423 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 81,423 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 75,362 miles

Central heatshield insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi close to limit (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 70,053 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Rear brake low efficiency

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 61,753 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 61,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 50,596 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 42,011 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 37,190 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 37,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 31,672 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 21,583 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 13,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 11,350 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 9,249 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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CV12 HBA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver 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 CV12 HBA registered?

CV12 HBA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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