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CV12 XEM

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,998 mi
Last recorded87,998 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 XEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 87,998 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light inoperative

Fail 1 Apr 2026 87,993 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front daytime running light inoperative

Pass 27 Mar 2025 84,675 miles

High hand brake travel

No rear seats fitted

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2024 80,853 miles

no rear seats fitted .

Fail 28 Mar 2024 80,835 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no rear seats fitted .

Pass 24 Feb 2023 77,496 miles

no rear seats fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2023 77,496 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 71,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

presented for retest with rear seat removed.

Fail 22 Oct 2021 71,090 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 65,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake starting to bind

Fail 9 Oct 2020 65,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake starting to bind

Pass 16 Apr 2019 56,557 miles

both rear tyres splitting in tyre tread on outer edges 185/55/15

Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 30,923 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 27,699 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,806 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 20,806 miles

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

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 XEM 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 64.7%.

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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CV12 XEM is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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