2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · VA12 SPX
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 17/08/2012. Recorded mileage 66,972 miles. MOT valid until 09/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
VA12 SPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 66,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
VA12 SPX Mileage History
- 03/11/202362,679 mi
- 10/11/202362,693 mi+14 mi
- 01/11/202464,415 mi+1,722 mi
- 01/11/202464,415 mi
- 06/11/202566,972 mi+2,557 mi
Average of roughly 2,136 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VA12 SPX 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 (VA12 SPX) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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