2012 VOLKSWAGEN UP1.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2012 VOLKSWAGEN UP? It's a Petrol with a 999cc engine showing 26,318 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (GOS 41A), we found 4 MOT results in the period of July 2022 to July 2025.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 4 passes and 0 failures recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.
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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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