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CV12 UOB

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

19,625 mi
Last recorded19,625 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 UOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 19,625 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 19,615 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front have a slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside DRL not working

Fail 2 Jul 2025 19,598 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front have a slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside DRL not working

Pass 28 Oct 2024 16,780 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 12,987 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 8,500 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 5,864 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 4,499 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 3,287 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 3,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 3,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 3,041 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 2,634 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 2,096 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 UOB is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UOB registered?

CV12 UOB is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is CV12 UOB safe to buy?

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