VOLKSWAGEN UP2012 · 1.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
Free vehicle summary for UP02 BVR: 2012 VOLKSWAGEN UP (White, Petrol). Mileage: 55,946. MOT: valid. Tax: untaxed.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Volkswagen Up (UP02 BVR) from 2012 show a total of 5 MOT tests between October 2022 and July 2025.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure 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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