2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · LB12 YLC
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16/08/2012. Recorded mileage 58,856 miles. MOT valid until 17/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
LB12 YLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 58,856 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.
LB12 YLC Mileage History
- 16/10/202137,808 mi
- 05/10/202241,605 mi+3,797 mi
- 16/10/202346,421 mi+4,816 mi
- 11/10/202453,269 mi+6,848 mi
- 13/10/202558,856 mi+5,587 mi
Average of roughly 5,272 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LB12 YLC 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 (LB12 YLC) 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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