2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · MJ62 GWM
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 15/11/2012. Recorded mileage 44,974 miles. MOT valid until 14/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
MJ62 GWM Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 44,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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.
MJ62 GWM Mileage History
- 22/10/20157,729 mi
- 12/11/201614,108 mi+6,379 mi
- 10/11/201719,929 mi+5,821 mi
- 31/10/201824,277 mi+4,348 mi
- 06/11/201928,937 mi+4,660 mi
- 06/11/202031,804 mi+2,867 mi
- 04/11/202134,841 mi+3,037 mi
- 08/11/202237,460 mi+2,619 mi
- 08/11/202340,368 mi+2,908 mi
- 13/11/202442,810 mi+2,442 mi
- 06/11/202544,974 mi+2,164 mi
Average of roughly 3,709 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
MJ62 GWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (MJ62 GWM) between October 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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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