2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · RK62 ODU
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 66,336 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK62 ODU Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 66,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK62 ODU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (RK62 ODU) between August 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
RK62 ODU Mileage History
- 21/08/20151,755 mi
- 12/08/20162,317 mi+562 mi
- 22/08/20173,667 mi+1,350 mi
- 17/08/20184,745 mi+1,078 mi
- 24/08/20199,642 mi+4,897 mi
- 14/05/202015,484 mi+5,842 mi
- 15/04/202119,711 mi+4,227 mi
- 04/05/202232,594 mi+12,883 mi
- 09/05/202345,115 mi+12,521 mi
- 18/01/202455,028 mi+9,913 mi
- 16/01/202560,679 mi+5,651 mi
- 16/01/202666,336 mi+5,657 mi
Average of roughly 6,206 miles per year across 12 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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