2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · FR12 XCM
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 13/08/2012. Recorded mileage 71,842 miles. MOT valid until 15/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,842 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
FR12 XCM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2026
- 71,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 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.
FR12 XCM Mileage History
- 03/08/201517,289 mi
- 29/07/201625,393 mi+8,104 mi
- 10/08/201733,029 mi+7,636 mi
- 04/08/201837,466 mi+4,437 mi
- 08/08/201941,043 mi+3,577 mi
- 04/08/202045,280 mi+4,237 mi
- 17/08/202149,544 mi+4,264 mi
- 11/08/202253,953 mi+4,409 mi
- 11/08/202253,953 mi
- 01/08/202356,162 mi+2,209 mi
- 19/07/202458,430 mi+2,268 mi
- 04/08/202566,973 mi+8,543 mi
- 04/08/202566,973 mi
- 01/08/202671,842 mi+4,869 mi
Average of roughly 4,962 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
FR12 XCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (FR12 XCM) between August 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (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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