2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · MF62 MXG
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 59,444 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF62 MXG Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 59,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF62 MXG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (MF62 MXG) between November 2015 and May 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MF62 MXG Mileage History
- 10/11/201520,006 mi
- 10/11/201520,006 mi
- 28/10/201624,668 mi+4,662 mi
- 17/11/201729,353 mi+4,685 mi
- 11/01/201932,551 mi+3,198 mi
- 25/02/202035,099 mi+2,548 mi
- 25/02/202035,099 mi
- 26/03/202135,996 mi+897 mi
- 12/05/202238,519 mi+2,523 mi
- 12/05/202341,501 mi+2,982 mi
- 10/05/202444,885 mi+3,384 mi
- 10/05/202444,885 mi
- 02/05/202550,521 mi+5,636 mi
- 08/05/202659,443 mi+8,922 mi
- 08/05/202659,444 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,759 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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