2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SA12 FNZ
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 79,420 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SA12 FNZ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 79,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA12 FNZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (SA12 FNZ) between November 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NS AND OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
SA12 FNZ Mileage History
- 04/11/201518,658 mi
- 04/11/201518,658 mi
- 07/11/201622,009 mi+3,351 mi
- 06/11/201727,526 mi+5,517 mi
- 17/11/201727,598 mi+72 mi
- 17/11/201727,599 mi+1 mi
- 19/11/201835,075 mi+7,476 mi
- 19/11/201835,075 mi
- 18/11/201942,756 mi+7,681 mi
- 18/11/202048,880 mi+6,124 mi
- 18/11/202048,881 mi+1 mi
- 15/11/202154,418 mi+5,537 mi
- 20/11/202154,450 mi+32 mi
- 14/11/202260,388 mi+5,938 mi
- 14/11/202260,388 mi
- 18/11/202367,175 mi+6,787 mi
- 20/11/202367,175 mi
- 09/04/202575,246 mi+8,071 mi
- 14/02/202679,420 mi+4,174 mi
Average of roughly 5,910 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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