2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · NL62 DXA
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14/09/2012. Recorded mileage 85,195 miles. MOT valid until 21/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
NL62 DXA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 85,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
NL62 DXA Mileage History
- 15/04/202477,796 mi
- 15/04/202477,796 mi
- 15/04/202580,840 mi+3,044 mi
- 15/04/202580,840 mi
- 18/04/202685,195 mi+4,355 mi
Average of roughly 3,687 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NL62 DXA 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 (NL62 DXA) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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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