2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · RE12 MYP
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08 May 2012. Recorded mileage 87,606 miles. MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,606 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE12 MYP Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 87,606 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE12 MYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (RE12 MYP) between May 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
RE12 MYP Mileage History
- 19/05/201520,164 mi
- 03/06/201628,230 mi+8,066 mi
- 02/05/201739,978 mi+11,748 mi
- 28/04/201849,913 mi+9,935 mi
- 02/01/201956,458 mi+6,545 mi
- 02/01/202061,500 mi+5,042 mi
- 14/12/202072,364 mi+10,864 mi
- 14/12/202072,364 mi
- 03/02/202275,704 mi+3,340 mi
- 22/03/202377,604 mi+1,900 mi
- 14/03/202480,215 mi+2,611 mi
- 13/03/202583,537 mi+3,322 mi
- 18/03/202687,606 mi+4,069 mi
Average of roughly 6,227 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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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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