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CV62 VWU

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,151 mi
Last recorded126,151 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 VWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 126,151 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 126,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Margin obscured (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 110,189 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 93,623 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 93,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements margin obscured (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 80,389 miles

both front tyres getting close to wear bars

Fail 8 Aug 2022 80,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 24 Mar 2021 72,359 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 20 Apr 2020 63,738 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 51,325 miles

High level brake lamp not working?

Fail 29 Apr 2019 51,325 miles

High level brake lamp not working?

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Camp on after tap to lamp ? (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 44,700 miles

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

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

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 20 Jun 2018 44,700 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 25 Jun 2017 33,337 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2016 22,280 miles

Offside outer sill distorted

Fail 15 Jun 2016 22,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside outer sill distorted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

How do I check the history of CV62 VWU?

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What year was CV62 VWU registered?

CV62 VWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is CV62 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV62 VWU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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