2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · CA12 LVE
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 67,201 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CA12 LVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2024
- 67,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
CA12 LVE Mileage History
- 21/09/202261,966 mi
- 22/09/202261,966 mi
- 20/06/202467,163 mi+5,197 mi
- 26/06/202467,201 mi+38 mi
- 27/06/202467,201 mi
Average of roughly 2,963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CA12 LVE MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (CA12 LVE) between September 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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