2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · RO51 ETJ
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 80,185 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO51 ETJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 80,185 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.
RO51 ETJ 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 (RO51 ETJ) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RO51 ETJ Mileage History
- 17/01/202367,481 mi
- 18/01/202474,963 mi+7,482 mi
- 07/01/202578,027 mi+3,064 mi
- 08/01/202578,030 mi+3 mi
- 13/01/202680,185 mi+2,155 mi
Average of roughly 4,250 miles per year across 5 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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