2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · BF12 NCC
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 76,358 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BF12 NCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 76,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
BF12 NCC Mileage History
- 02/09/202152,279 mi
- 30/08/202259,102 mi+6,823 mi
- 06/09/202364,628 mi+5,526 mi
- 06/09/202471,279 mi+6,651 mi
- 11/09/202576,358 mi+5,079 mi
Average of roughly 5,983 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BF12 NCC MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (BF12 NCC) between September 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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- ASG Automated Gearbox IssuesModerate
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 / MisfireModerate
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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