2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · NL62 JCJ
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 71,515 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL62 JCJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 71,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL62 JCJ 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 (NL62 JCJ) between July 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
NL62 JCJ Mileage History
- 17/07/201519,010 mi
- 17/07/201519,010 mi
- 24/09/201624,858 mi+5,848 mi
- 24/09/201624,858 mi
- 30/09/201729,068 mi+4,210 mi
- 04/08/201833,157 mi+4,089 mi
- 25/07/201935,624 mi+2,467 mi
- 01/08/202039,042 mi+3,418 mi
- 26/07/202142,721 mi+3,679 mi
- 13/01/202244,934 mi+2,213 mi
- 14/01/202244,934 mi
- 14/12/202253,334 mi+8,400 mi
- 09/01/202463,590 mi+10,256 mi
- 07/01/202569,745 mi+6,155 mi
- 15/01/202671,515 mi+1,770 mi
Average of roughly 5,001 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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