2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · AD62 ASV
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 12/09/2012. Recorded mileage 87,723 miles. MOT valid until 17/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
AD62 ASV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 87,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
AD62 ASV Mileage History
- 05/09/202373,676 mi
- 16/09/202478,781 mi+5,105 mi
- 29/08/202583,800 mi+5,019 mi
- 01/09/202583,800 mi
- 16/09/202687,723 mi+3,923 mi
Average of roughly 4,634 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AD62 ASV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (AD62 ASV) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”.
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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