2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · HN12 JOJ
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2012. Recorded mileage 86,316 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN12 JOJ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2026
- 86,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN12 JOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (HN12 JOJ) between April 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2026 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: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment insecure to floor (1.1.6 (c))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
HN12 JOJ Mileage History
- 29/04/201518,241 mi
- 10/05/201624,210 mi+5,969 mi
- 11/05/201732,786 mi+8,576 mi
- 01/05/201841,572 mi+8,786 mi
- 03/05/201841,572 mi
- 10/05/201946,730 mi+5,158 mi
- 12/11/202052,450 mi+5,720 mi
- 15/11/202157,103 mi+4,653 mi
- 16/11/202157,103 mi
- 04/11/202265,790 mi+8,687 mi
- 04/11/202265,790 mi
- 06/11/202372,552 mi+6,762 mi
- 02/12/202479,149 mi+6,597 mi
- 20/10/202584,391 mi+5,242 mi
- 21/10/202584,419 mi+28 mi
- 21/10/202686,316 mi+1,897 mi
Average of roughly 5,930 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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