2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · LP12 VEO
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 13/08/2012. Recorded mileage 117,648 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LP12 VEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
- 117,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LP12 VEO Mileage History
- 24/11/2021105,445 mi
- 01/03/2023107,114 mi+1,669 mi
- 17/02/2024109,685 mi+2,571 mi
- 23/04/2025117,626 mi+7,941 mi
- 24/04/2025117,648 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 3,574 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LP12 VEO 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 (LP12 VEO) between November 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 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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