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CV12 UNN

2012 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,639 mi
Last recorded86,639 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 UNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 86,639 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear beam axle corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2025 86,633 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2024 77,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear beam axle under sealed at time of retest

Fail 23 Sep 2024 76,882 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 67,008 miles

rear beam axle corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2023 66,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 56,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside drl not working

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 49,217 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 42,132 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 41,742 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 6 Jul 2020 41,742 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2019 35,834 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 30,115 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 15 May 2017 25,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear shockabsorbers weakening both sides

Pass 4 Apr 2016 18,649 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 24 Mar 2015 13,378 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 UNN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNN registered?

CV12 UNN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 6 April 2012.

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