2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · ML62 BFX
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27/11/2012. Recorded mileage 47,007 miles. MOT valid until 08/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,007 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.
ML62 BFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 47,007 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: Good
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
ML62 BFX Mileage History
- 08/11/202339,574 mi
- 14/11/202442,220 mi+2,646 mi
- 09/04/202543,859 mi+1,639 mi
- 01/04/202647,077 mi+3,218 mi
- 01/04/202647,007 mi-70 mi
Average of roughly 3,103 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
ML62 BFX 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 (ML62 BFX) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (ML62 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as ML62BFX.
AUDI
SQ6 E-TRON EDITION 1 QUATTRO
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
MERCEDES-BENZ
SLK