2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · HT07 HRY
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 54,053 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HT07 HRY Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 54,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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HT07 HRY Mileage History
- 17/12/201513,427 mi
- 19/12/201618,098 mi+4,671 mi
- 12/12/201722,624 mi+4,526 mi
- 12/12/201722,624 mi
- 14/12/201826,906 mi+4,282 mi
- 23/12/201930,801 mi+3,895 mi
- 27/10/202031,881 mi+1,080 mi
- 18/09/202132,045 mi+164 mi
- 04/02/202232,724 mi+679 mi
- 27/01/202340,223 mi+7,499 mi
- 06/02/202446,157 mi+5,934 mi
- 13/01/202548,256 mi+2,099 mi
- 07/01/202654,053 mi+5,797 mi
Average of roughly 4,039 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
HT07 HRY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (HT07 HRY) between December 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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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