2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · MJ62 ZDG
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 57,437 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2020.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MJ62 ZDG Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2019
- 57,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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MJ62 ZDG Mileage History
- 05/10/201537,700 mi
- 20/10/201646,834 mi+9,134 mi
- 21/10/201646,844 mi+10 mi
- 25/10/201751,760 mi+4,916 mi
- 25/10/201751,760 mi
- 16/10/201853,985 mi+2,225 mi
- 23/10/201957,437 mi+3,452 mi
Average of roughly 4,875 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
MJ62 ZDG MOT History
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7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (MJ62 ZDG) between October 2015 and October 2019.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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
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