VOLKSWAGEN UP2012 · 1.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
With 89,356 miles recorded, this Red 2012 VOLKSWAGEN UP runs on Petrol with a 999cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is unpaid.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
This 2012 Volkswagen Up (DW53 ART) has a recorded MOT history spanning from September 2023 to September 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.
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Common Problems: VOLKSWAGEN UP
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ASG Automated Gearbox Issues(Moderate)
The automated manual gearbox (ASG) is jerky in traffic, slow to engage drive, and prone to clutch actuator failures. The manual gearbox is far more reliable.
- Ignition Coil / Misfire(Moderate)
The 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine can suffer from ignition coil failures leading to misfires, rough idling and poor fuel economy. Coils are inexpensive but should be replaced in sets.
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