2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · CV62 TOH
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 111,299 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV62 TOH Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 111,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV62 TOH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (CV62 TOH) between September 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (e))”.
CV62 TOH Mileage History
- 15/09/201529,310 mi
- 09/09/201638,614 mi+9,304 mi
- 18/09/201748,543 mi+9,929 mi
- 18/09/201748,543 mi
- 13/09/201855,786 mi+7,243 mi
- 11/09/201959,065 mi+3,279 mi
- 18/09/202063,757 mi+4,692 mi
- 15/09/202168,333 mi+4,576 mi
- 07/09/202273,829 mi+5,496 mi
- 19/09/202380,474 mi+6,645 mi
- 19/09/202380,474 mi
- 18/09/202487,715 mi+7,241 mi
- 18/09/202487,715 mi
- 16/09/202599,277 mi+11,562 mi
- 16/09/2026111,299 mi+12,022 mi
Average of roughly 7,452 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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