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CY12 KEJ

2012 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,975 mi
Last recorded61,975 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 KEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 61,975 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 60,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2023 58,448 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 58,448 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 55,781 miles

Fuel Filler Cap Sealing Rubber Split

Fail 20 Sep 2022 55,781 miles

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

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

Fuel Filler Cap Sealing Rubber Split

Pass 13 Sep 2021 53,442 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 51,776 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 51,776 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 47,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 40,552 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 33,634 miles

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 1 Jul 2016 26,335 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 21,363 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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CY12 KEJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CY12 KEJ registered?

CY12 KEJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is CY12 KEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 KEJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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