2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · CX12 UPB
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21/06/2012. Recorded mileage 163,659 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bangor
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
CX12 UPB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/07/2025
- 163,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
CX12 UPB Mileage History
- 14/06/2022129,616 mi
- 20/06/2023140,292 mi+10,676 mi
- 28/06/2023140,318 mi+26 mi
- 30/07/2024155,602 mi+15,284 mi
- 29/07/2025163,659 mi+8,057 mi
Average of roughly 10,898 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CX12 UPB 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 (CX12 UPB) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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