2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · EF12 XCG
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 44,683 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF12 XCG Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 44,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF12 XCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (EF12 XCG) between June 2015 and December 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 185/55/15 (”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
EF12 XCG Mileage History
- 13/06/201523,778 mi
- 09/06/201625,299 mi+1,521 mi
- 17/06/201727,059 mi+1,760 mi
- 15/06/201828,711 mi+1,652 mi
- 15/06/201931,327 mi+2,616 mi
- 14/12/202033,518 mi+2,191 mi
- 13/12/202134,490 mi+972 mi
- 19/12/202236,388 mi+1,898 mi
- 19/12/202339,164 mi+2,776 mi
- 18/12/202441,998 mi+2,834 mi
- 18/12/202441,998 mi
- 17/12/202544,683 mi+2,685 mi
- 17/12/202544,683 mi
Average of roughly 1,988 miles per year across 13 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
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