2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SL62 TVM
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 31,820 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL62 TVM Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 31,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL62 TVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (SL62 TVM) between September 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
SL62 TVM Mileage History
- 28/09/201510,043 mi
- 24/10/201611,671 mi+1,628 mi
- 24/10/201611,671 mi
- 16/10/201713,409 mi+1,738 mi
- 16/10/201713,409 mi
- 16/10/201815,061 mi+1,652 mi
- 14/10/201916,547 mi+1,486 mi
- 14/10/201916,547 mi
- 09/10/202017,882 mi+1,335 mi
- 18/10/202119,466 mi+1,584 mi
- 10/10/202220,856 mi+1,390 mi
- 13/10/202322,151 mi+1,295 mi
- 31/12/202423,318 mi+1,167 mi
- 03/01/202523,318 mi
- 05/03/202523,330 mi+12 mi
- 17/02/202631,819 mi+8,489 mi
- 19/02/202631,820 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,095 miles per year across 17 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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