2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · LN62 MHU
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 78,050 km. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 78,050 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN62 MHU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 78,050 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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LN62 MHU Odometer History
- 01/05/202578,050 km
- 01/05/202578,050 km
Average of roughly 0 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
LN62 MHU MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (LN62 MHU) between May 2025 and May 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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