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CX12 XCN

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

224,163 mi
Last recorded224,163 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 XCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 224,163 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 224,163 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2025 212,515 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 212,453 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 198,858 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2023 180,273 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 180,273 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 164,667 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 164,667 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2021 151,601 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 142,245 miles

Crack in nearside door mirror.

Fail 25 Mar 2020 142,245 miles

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

Crack in nearside door mirror.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 8 Apr 2019 123,054 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 106,899 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 92,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 76,707 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 55,157 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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CX12 XCN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CX12 XCN registered?

CX12 XCN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is CX12 XCN safe to buy?

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