2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · JB11 LAB
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 20/04/2012. Recorded mileage 26,521 miles. MOT valid until 05/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
JB11 LAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 26,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
JB11 LAB Mileage History
- 05/01/202221,857 mi
- 20/12/202223,694 mi+1,837 mi
- 04/01/202424,641 mi+947 mi
- 06/01/202525,160 mi+519 mi
- 08/12/202526,521 mi+1,361 mi
Average of roughly 1,189 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JB11 LAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (JB11 LAB) between January 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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