2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · K8 SPX
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 23/05/2012. Recorded mileage 66,225 miles. MOT valid until 22/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
K8 SPX Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 66,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
K8 SPX Mileage History
- 19/05/201517,598 mi
- 19/05/201517,598 mi
- 17/05/201626,017 mi+8,419 mi
- 17/05/201626,017 mi
- 09/05/201733,575 mi+7,558 mi
- 09/05/201733,576 mi+1 mi
- 18/05/201840,645 mi+7,069 mi
- 16/05/201947,993 mi+7,348 mi
- 24/06/202052,824 mi+4,831 mi
- 16/06/202155,788 mi+2,964 mi
- 16/06/202155,788 mi
- 16/06/202260,073 mi+4,285 mi
- 20/06/202363,047 mi+2,974 mi
- 20/06/202464,524 mi+1,477 mi
- 19/06/202565,379 mi+855 mi
- 19/06/202666,225 mi+846 mi
Average of roughly 4,387 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
K8 SPX 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 (K8 SPX) between May 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
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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