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CY12 GWA

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,373 mi
Last recorded90,373 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 GWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 90,373 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 90,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2024 84,090 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 77,956 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 77,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 70,745 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 70,745 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 66,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside damage to door and sill

fuel flap missing

Fail 28 Jun 2021 66,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside damage to door and sill

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

fuel flap missing

Pass 30 Jun 2020 59,412 miles

Nearside door and sill panel damaged

fuel flap missing

Fail 30 Jun 2020 59,412 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs have wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside door and sill panel damaged

fuel flap missing

parking brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 9 Jul 2019 53,756 miles

Nearside sill panel and door has damage

fuel flap missing

Pass 12 Jun 2018 41,573 miles

Nearside sill damaged

exterior fuel filler flap missing

Pass 23 May 2017 28,675 miles

Rear both tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 25 May 2016 22,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 17,443 miles

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

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

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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CY12 GWA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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What year was CY12 GWA registered?

CY12 GWA is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is CY12 GWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 GWA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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