2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · HG12 XYJ
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 105,705 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG12 XYJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 105,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG12 XYJ 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 (HG12 XYJ) between July 2015 and December 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
HG12 XYJ Mileage History
- 14/07/201531,311 mi
- 14/07/201531,311 mi
- 07/07/201641,861 mi+10,550 mi
- 04/07/201750,321 mi+8,460 mi
- 10/07/201859,369 mi+9,048 mi
- 02/07/201967,692 mi+8,323 mi
- 06/01/202177,545 mi+9,853 mi
- 07/01/202177,548 mi+3 mi
- 15/12/202184,000 mi+6,452 mi
- 21/12/202289,208 mi+5,208 mi
- 20/12/202394,930 mi+5,722 mi
- 20/12/202394,930 mi
- 12/12/2024100,151 mi+5,221 mi
- 12/12/2024100,151 mi
- 10/12/2025105,705 mi+5,554 mi
Average of roughly 7,147 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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