2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · KN12 PYP
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 26/03/2012. Recorded mileage 58,306 miles. MOT valid until 27/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
KN12 PYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 58,306 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
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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.
KN12 PYP Mileage History
- 28/10/202149,780 mi
- 19/10/202251,420 mi+1,640 mi
- 11/10/202353,177 mi+1,757 mi
- 30/09/202455,432 mi+2,255 mi
- 06/10/202558,306 mi+2,874 mi
Average of roughly 2,164 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KN12 PYP 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 (KN12 PYP) between October 2021 and October 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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