2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · FP12 TKD
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2012. Recorded mileage 77,249 miles. MOT valid until 27/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
FP12 TKD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 77,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 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.
FP12 TKD Mileage History
- 26/05/202362,735 mi
- 22/05/202468,578 mi+5,843 mi
- 28/05/202575,123 mi+6,545 mi
- 29/05/202575,123 mi
- 05/05/202677,249 mi+2,126 mi
Average of roughly 4,931 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FP12 TKD 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 (FP12 TKD) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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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