2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · FD12 FML
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2012. Recorded mileage 68,223 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08/07/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
FD12 FML Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2023
- 68,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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FD12 FML Mileage History
- 13/07/202261,500 mi
- 10/07/202368,222 mi+6,722 mi
- 11/07/202368,223 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,767 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
FD12 FML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (FD12 FML) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2023 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: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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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