2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · AY12 HVS
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24/10/2012. Recorded mileage 61,015 km. MOT valid until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 61,015 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1000cc
AY12 HVS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 61,015 km 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
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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.
AY12 HVS Odometer History
- 27/01/202555,358 km
- 02/02/202661,015 km+5,657 km
Average of roughly 5,573 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
AY12 HVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (AY12 HVS) between January 2025 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 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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