2012 VOLKSWAGEN UP1.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
2012 VOLKSWAGEN UP — Petrol, 999cc. This vehicle has 56,575 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Volkswagen Up (J33 BAS) from 2012 show a total of 5 MOT tests between February 2022 and March 2026.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 5 passes against 0 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.
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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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