2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · ST62 OBE
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 85,206 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST62 OBE Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 85,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST62 OBE 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 (ST62 OBE) between October 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 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 (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
ST62 OBE Mileage History
- 26/10/201521,593 mi
- 18/10/201626,565 mi+4,972 mi
- 15/05/201727,910 mi+1,345 mi
- 08/05/201832,582 mi+4,672 mi
- 10/05/201832,613 mi+31 mi
- 03/10/201833,468 mi+855 mi
- 30/09/201944,582 mi+11,114 mi
- 10/10/202050,516 mi+5,934 mi
- 10/10/202050,516 mi
- 13/10/202155,326 mi+4,810 mi
- 30/09/202265,979 mi+10,653 mi
- 09/02/202371,121 mi+5,142 mi
- 20/02/202371,124 mi+3 mi
- 19/02/202481,461 mi+10,337 mi
- 19/02/202481,466 mi+5 mi
- 31/03/202685,206 mi+3,740 mi
- 07/04/202685,206 mi
Average of roughly 6,089 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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