2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · VO12 FVT
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 25/04/2012. Recorded mileage 75,934 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
VO12 FVT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2024
- 75,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
VO12 FVT Mileage History
- 11/04/202267,882 mi
- 21/04/202371,199 mi+3,317 mi
- 16/04/202475,934 mi+4,735 mi
Average of roughly 3,995 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
VO12 FVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (VO12 FVT) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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