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CY12 MDN

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,023 mi
Last recorded32,023 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 MDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 32,023 miles

UNDERBODY COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 16 Dec 2025 32,023 miles

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

UNDERBODY COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 17 Dec 2024 29,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Underside Components Corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2024 29,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Servere Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside Components Corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 27,723 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 27,723 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 25,433 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 25,431 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 23,294 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 23,294 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 21,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 18,383 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 15,762 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 13,319 miles

Nearside Front cracks in tyre

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre

Offside Front cracks in tyre

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2016 10,916 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 8,208 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 MDN 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 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 MDN registered?

CY12 MDN is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is CY12 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 MDN 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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