2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · DF12 UJO
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19/07/2012. Recorded mileage 46,937 miles. MOT valid until 06/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
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DF12 UJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 46,937 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
DF12 UJO Mileage History
- 05/04/202243,949 mi
- 24/03/202344,782 mi+833 mi
- 20/03/202445,383 mi+601 mi
- 31/03/202546,287 mi+904 mi
- 01/04/202646,937 mi+650 mi
Average of roughly 749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF12 UJO 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 (DF12 UJO) between April 2022 and April 2026.
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.
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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