2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · P1 BND
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 110,785 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P1 BND Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 110,785 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Digital Service History
Access verified franchised dealer maintenance records for P1BND.
Unlock Manufacturer Digital Service Records
Check franchised dealer maintenance history for P1BND. Our direct integration verifies routine service events, workshop operations, recorded mileage, and technician logs.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
P1 BND Mileage History
- 12/10/202280,226 mi
- 11/10/202391,841 mi+11,615 mi
- 30/09/2024101,167 mi+9,326 mi
- 30/09/2025110,785 mi+9,618 mi
- 01/10/2025110,785 mi
Average of roughly 10,288 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P1 BND 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 (P1 BND) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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.
Vehicle & Plate History
Previous plates for this vehicle
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (P1BN Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as P1BND.
JAGUAR
F-PACE
BMW
3 SERIES
MCLAREN
MP4-12C
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER SPORT
TOYOTA
YARIS CROSS DESIGN HEV AUTO
AUDI
A3
NISSAN
NOTE
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER T32 ST-LINE TDI SA
CUPRA
FORMENTOR V1 TSI
BMW
225XE M SPORT PREMIUM AUTO
VOLKSWAGEN UP Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2012 model year cars.
- 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.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.