2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · NU62 MZX
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 59,684 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NU62 MZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 59,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NU62 MZX 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 (NU62 MZX) between August 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NU62 MZX Mileage History
- 23/08/202355,072 mi
- 03/06/202458,334 mi+3,262 mi
- 10/06/202458,347 mi+13 mi
- 14/05/202559,684 mi+1,337 mi
- 14/05/202559,684 mi
Average of roughly 2,674 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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