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CY12 KFN

2012 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,481 mi
Last recorded165,481 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 KFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 165,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside drl inop

Fail 13 Jun 2026 165,481 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside drl inop

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 155,811 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 155,787 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel is high

Pass 17 Jun 2024 149,342 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 139,333 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 130,198 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 121,424 miles

High level stop light not working

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 121,104 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 116,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has perished slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 103,419 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 89,072 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 70,929 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 70,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs poor condition (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 54,612 miles

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

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 KFN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CY12 KFN registered?

CY12 KFN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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