2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · OY12 LCM
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 75,979 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY12 LCM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 75,979 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.
OY12 LCM 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 (OY12 LCM) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
OY12 LCM Mileage History
- 21/03/202369,770 mi
- 28/03/202470,632 mi+862 mi
- 13/03/202571,998 mi+1,366 mi
- 13/03/202572,000 mi+2 mi
- 26/03/202675,979 mi+3,979 mi
Average of roughly 2,060 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: 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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