2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · CP12 BFA
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27/04/2012. Recorded mileage 184,582 miles. MOT valid until 13/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,582 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
CP12 BFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 184,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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: 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.
CP12 BFA Mileage History
- 14/12/2023163,261 mi
- 02/01/2024163,848 mi+587 mi
- 27/12/2024174,846 mi+10,998 mi
- 18/12/2025184,582 mi+9,736 mi
- 23/12/2025184,582 mi
Average of roughly 10,522 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CP12 BFA 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 (CP12 BFA) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 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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