2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · VA12 OVO
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 105,993 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA12 OVO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 105,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA12 OVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (VA12 OVO) between July 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
VA12 OVO Mileage History
- 07/07/201520,730 mi
- 28/07/201627,996 mi+7,266 mi
- 27/07/201738,304 mi+10,308 mi
- 27/07/201738,304 mi
- 20/07/201849,303 mi+10,999 mi
- 17/10/201961,179 mi+11,876 mi
- 13/11/202066,980 mi+5,801 mi
- 13/11/202066,980 mi
- 29/10/202171,661 mi+4,681 mi
- 29/10/202171,662 mi+1 mi
- 17/11/202279,503 mi+7,841 mi
- 30/11/202279,509 mi+6 mi
- 29/11/202387,837 mi+8,328 mi
- 29/11/202387,837 mi
- 19/11/202497,286 mi+9,449 mi
- 19/11/202497,286 mi
- 30/12/2025105,909 mi+8,623 mi
- 06/01/2026105,993 mi+84 mi
Average of roughly 8,118 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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