2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · EM08 BBB
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29/06/2012. Recorded mileage 94,121 miles. MOT valid until 28/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
EM08 BBB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 94,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
EM08 BBB Mileage History
- 08/07/202273,593 mi
- 06/07/202384,485 mi+10,892 mi
- 29/11/202490,947 mi+6,462 mi
- 29/10/202594,121 mi+3,174 mi
Average of roughly 6,202 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
EM08 BBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (EM08 BBB) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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