2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · FT12 UNV
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 15,226 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jan 2022. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jan 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,226 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.
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FT12 UNV Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2021
- 15,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT12 UNV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (FT12 UNV) between February 2015 and January 2021.
The record contains 7 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (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.
FT12 UNV Mileage History
- 16/02/201513,892 mi
- 15/02/201614,115 mi+223 mi
- 20/02/201714,263 mi+148 mi
- 08/02/201814,555 mi+292 mi
- 18/02/201914,843 mi+288 mi
- 20/02/202015,058 mi+215 mi
- 05/01/202115,226 mi+168 mi
Average of roughly 227 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Common Problems: VOLKSWAGEN UP
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- 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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