2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · FR12 MFN
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 50,888 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FR12 MFN Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 50,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FR12 MFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (FR12 MFN) between June 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FR12 MFN Mileage History
- 23/06/201519,747 mi
- 24/06/201623,245 mi+3,498 mi
- 23/06/201728,191 mi+4,946 mi
- 18/06/201832,675 mi+4,484 mi
- 24/06/201936,680 mi+4,005 mi
- 24/06/201936,680 mi
- 08/06/202039,511 mi+2,831 mi
- 09/06/202039,511 mi
- 26/06/202142,950 mi+3,439 mi
- 24/06/202247,595 mi+4,645 mi
- 20/06/202348,946 mi+1,351 mi
- 19/06/202449,252 mi+306 mi
- 01/07/202549,638 mi+386 mi
- 01/07/202650,883 mi+1,245 mi
- 03/07/202650,888 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,824 miles per year across 15 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
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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