2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · M29 PDL
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 66,469 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M29 PDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 66,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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.
M29 PDL Mileage History
- 11/01/202248,428 mi
- 03/01/202356,127 mi+7,699 mi
- 10/01/202463,606 mi+7,479 mi
- 09/01/202565,034 mi+1,428 mi
- 12/01/202666,469 mi+1,435 mi
Average of roughly 4,507 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M29 PDL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (M29 PDL) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 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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- ASG Automated Gearbox IssuesModerate
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 / MisfireModerate
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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