2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · S5 USR
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 93,757 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S5 USR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 93,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
S5 USR Mileage History
- 01/02/202272,033 mi
- 24/01/202378,369 mi+6,336 mi
- 31/01/202483,880 mi+5,511 mi
- 08/02/202590,401 mi+6,521 mi
- 10/02/202693,757 mi+3,356 mi
Average of roughly 5,398 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S5 USR MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (S5 USR) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 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.
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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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