2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SM62 PDK
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18/12/2012. Recorded mileage 75,798 miles. MOT valid until 03/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
SM62 PDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 75,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
SM62 PDK Mileage History
- 15/04/202468,620 mi
- 17/04/202572,464 mi+3,844 mi
- 01/05/202572,521 mi+57 mi
- 25/04/202675,469 mi+2,948 mi
- 05/05/202675,798 mi+329 mi
Average of roughly 3,496 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM62 PDK 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 (SM62 PDK) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Road wheel badly distorted Outer rim damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ON OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) ”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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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