2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · PY12 FLF
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 125,244 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PY12 FLF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2024
- 125,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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 PY12FLF.
Unlock Manufacturer Digital Service Records
Check franchised dealer maintenance history for PY12FLF. 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.
PY12 FLF Mileage History
- 15/10/2021103,563 mi
- 06/10/2022112,306 mi+8,743 mi
- 18/08/2023113,883 mi+1,577 mi
- 19/08/2024125,244 mi+11,361 mi
Average of roughly 7,622 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
PY12 FLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (PY12 FLF) between October 2021 and August 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (PY12 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as PY12FLF.
HONDA
CBR1000RR
HONDA
CBR 250 RA-B
HONDA
CBF 125 M-B
HONDA
WW
HONDA
CB1000
HONDA
WW
HONDA
NC 700 XD-C
HONDA
CBR
HONDA
NC700 XA
HONDA
CBF 125 M-B
HONDA
CBF 125 M-B
HONDA
CR-V
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.