2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · RF12 UAP
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 13/08/2012. Recorded mileage 85,426 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
RF12 UAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 85,426 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: Below 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.
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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.
RF12 UAP Mileage History
- 11/07/202274,594 mi
- 07/07/202378,632 mi+4,038 mi
- 26/06/202482,106 mi+3,474 mi
- 20/06/202585,425 mi+3,319 mi
- 20/06/202585,426 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,681 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF12 UAP 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 (RF12 UAP) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 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.
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