2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · FD12 FMG
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2012. Recorded mileage 100,981 miles. MOT valid until 25/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
FD12 FMG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 100,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
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.
FD12 FMG Mileage History
- 21/04/202377,055 mi
- 17/04/202485,364 mi+8,309 mi
- 16/04/202593,049 mi+7,685 mi
- 17/04/202593,049 mi
- 27/04/2026100,981 mi+7,932 mi
Average of roughly 7,931 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FD12 FMG 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 (FD12 FMG) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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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