2012 VOLKSWAGEN UP1.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
2012 VOLKSWAGEN UP — Petrol, 990cc. This vehicle has 54,729 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 990cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Registered in 2012, this Volkswagen Up with plate UP12 NOW has undergone 2 MOT inspections since October 2024.
With 2 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.
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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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