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CV62 HWJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,292 mi
Last recorded88,292 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 HWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 88,292 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from mirror

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 76,053 miles

tailgate cant be opened from outside, can be opened from inside

Fail 2 Jul 2025 76,053 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

tailgate cant be opened from outside, can be opened from inside

Pass 12 Jul 2024 65,646 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 57,225 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 57,220 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 47,526 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 47,526 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing/ corroded (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished, cracked also nail in tread

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 41,083 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror which would result in MOT FAILURE. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Jan 2021 41,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror which would result in MOT FAILURE. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Feb 2020 37,017 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror.

Pass 31 Jan 2019 29,715 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 29,715 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 25,682 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 23,388 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 23,388 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 18,367 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 18,365 miles

Front exhaust heat shield damaged and resting on exhaust

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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CV62 HWJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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What year was CV62 HWJ registered?

CV62 HWJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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