2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · DC03 PRC
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 72,577 miles. MOT valid until 06 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,577 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC03 PRC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 72,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC03 PRC 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 (DC03 PRC) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
DC03 PRC Mileage History
- 09/11/202143,451 mi
- 02/12/202250,894 mi+7,443 mi
- 10/11/202357,770 mi+6,876 mi
- 26/11/202465,364 mi+7,594 mi
- 12/11/202572,577 mi+7,213 mi
Average of roughly 7,266 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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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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