2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · OE12 CWK
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 74,232 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE12 CWK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2023
- 74,232 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.
OE12 CWK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (OE12 CWK) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
OE12 CWK Mileage History
- 15/03/202259,026 mi
- 11/03/202374,232 mi+15,206 mi
- 11/03/202374,232 mi
Average of roughly 15,391 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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