2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · L8 ERP
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 108,710 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L8 ERP Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 108,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L8 ERP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (L8 ERP) between July 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
L8 ERP Mileage History
- 07/07/201527,012 mi
- 07/07/201527,012 mi
- 15/06/201633,751 mi+6,739 mi
- 18/07/201741,778 mi+8,027 mi
- 16/07/201845,560 mi+3,782 mi
- 01/07/201952,753 mi+7,193 mi
- 19/05/202159,451 mi+6,698 mi
- 23/09/202159,482 mi+31 mi
- 21/09/202267,573 mi+8,091 mi
- 29/08/202379,972 mi+12,399 mi
- 16/09/202487,882 mi+7,910 mi
- 17/09/202487,898 mi+16 mi
- 01/09/202597,828 mi+9,930 mi
- 15/09/2026108,710 mi+10,882 mi
Average of roughly 7,300 miles per year across 14 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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