VOLKSWAGEN UP2012 · 1.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN UP is a Petrol vehicle with a 999cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 138,487.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
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Public record health check: Average.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
This 2012 Volkswagen Up (F17 PFT) has a recorded MOT history spanning from March 2023 to February 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.
Across its entire MOT history, this Volkswagen has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.
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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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