2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · DA62 VBZ
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 07/12/2012. Recorded mileage 82,419 miles. MOT valid until 07/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
DA62 VBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 82,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
DA62 VBZ Mileage History
- 08/02/202356,155 mi
- 29/01/202463,613 mi+7,458 mi
- 29/01/202463,626 mi+13 mi
- 06/02/202574,111 mi+10,485 mi
- 05/02/202682,419 mi+8,308 mi
Average of roughly 8,779 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA62 VBZ 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 (DA62 VBZ) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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