2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · CV62 TOJ
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 84,493 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV62 TOJ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 84,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV62 TOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (CV62 TOJ) between September 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
CV62 TOJ Mileage History
- 07/09/201524,514 mi
- 12/09/201633,923 mi+9,409 mi
- 06/09/201741,659 mi+7,736 mi
- 06/09/201741,659 mi
- 16/08/201850,196 mi+8,537 mi
- 29/08/201955,264 mi+5,068 mi
- 19/08/202059,820 mi+4,556 mi
- 02/09/202163,324 mi+3,504 mi
- 30/08/202267,881 mi+4,557 mi
- 23/08/202373,045 mi+5,164 mi
- 21/08/202478,670 mi+5,625 mi
- 21/08/202478,670 mi
- 20/08/202581,153 mi+2,483 mi
- 20/08/202581,153 mi
- 24/08/202684,491 mi+3,338 mi
- 25/08/202684,493 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,470 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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