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CV12 UNK

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,022 mi
Last recorded82,022 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 UNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 82,022 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 77,936 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 72,509 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 72,508 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 69,183 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 69,106 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 64,878 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 59,843 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 59,840 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 54,680 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 49,790 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 44,621 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,050 miles

rear seats folded down unable to check seatbelts correctly

Fail 9 Jun 2017 41,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear seats folded down unable to check seatbelts correctly

Pass 17 May 2016 34,593 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 25,547 miles

heat shield loose

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 May 2015 25,547 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

heat shield loose

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

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 UNK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CV12 UNK registered?

CV12 UNK is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is CV12 UNK safe to buy?

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