VOLKSWAGEN UP2012 · 1.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
Free vehicle summary for SXZ 7159: 2012 VOLKSWAGEN UP (Black, Petrol). Mileage: 84,840. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Volkswagen Up (SXZ 7159) from 2012 show a total of 5 MOT tests between May 2023 and May 2025.
With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.
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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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