2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · BD12 VLG
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22/06/2012. Recorded mileage 39,260 miles. MOT valid until 21/06/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,260 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
BD12 VLG Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 39,260 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
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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.
BD12 VLG Mileage History
- 18/06/20156,960 mi
- 14/06/201610,728 mi+3,768 mi
- 20/06/201715,362 mi+4,634 mi
- 21/06/201818,824 mi+3,462 mi
- 31/05/201922,175 mi+3,351 mi
- 28/05/202026,325 mi+4,150 mi
- 16/06/202128,480 mi+2,155 mi
- 17/06/202230,796 mi+2,316 mi
- 13/06/202332,066 mi+1,270 mi
- 12/06/202435,410 mi+3,344 mi
- 17/06/202538,673 mi+3,263 mi
- 17/06/202639,260 mi+587 mi
Average of roughly 2,937 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
BD12 VLG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (BD12 VLG) between June 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 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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