2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · AE53 LEW
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 02/10/2012. Recorded mileage 49,511 miles. MOT valid until 20/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
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AE53 LEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2025
- 49,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
AE53 LEW Mileage History
- 11/10/202132,481 mi
- 03/10/202236,098 mi+3,617 mi
- 12/10/202338,933 mi+2,835 mi
- 08/10/202441,631 mi+2,698 mi
- 21/09/202549,511 mi+7,880 mi
Average of roughly 4,317 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AE53 LEW 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 (AE53 LEW) between October 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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