2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · EO62 EWZ
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 06/11/2012. Recorded mileage 198,309 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
EO62 EWZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/03/2026
- 198,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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.
EO62 EWZ Mileage History
- 10/10/2022147,863 mi
- 29/02/2024171,321 mi+23,458 mi
- 28/02/2025186,548 mi+15,227 mi
- 12/03/2026198,309 mi+11,761 mi
Average of roughly 14,749 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
EO62 EWZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (EO62 EWZ) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 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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