2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · W40 CLS
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30/07/2012. Recorded mileage 90,289 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
W40 CLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 90,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Digital Service History
Access verified franchised dealer maintenance records for W40CLS.
Unlock Manufacturer Digital Service Records
Check franchised dealer maintenance history for W40CLS. Our direct integration verifies routine service events, workshop operations, recorded mileage, and technician logs.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
W40 CLS Mileage History
- 12/09/202279,416 mi
- 09/09/202383,204 mi+3,788 mi
- 02/09/202486,718 mi+3,514 mi
- 02/09/202486,719 mi+1 mi
- 13/09/202590,289 mi+3,570 mi
Average of roughly 3,620 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W40 CLS 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 (W40 CLS) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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.
Vehicle & Plate History
Previous plates for this vehicle
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (W40C Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as W40CLS.
SKODA
KAROQ SE L EDITION TSI S-A
TRIUMPH
TIGER 900 GT PRO
FORD
FOCUS
BMW
Z3
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
MINI
CLUBMAN
AUDI
A4
VOLKSWAGEN
TIGUAN R-LINE ETSI S-A
PORSCHE
CAYENNE
MERCEDES-BENZ
SLK
MITSUBISHI
OUTLANDER
AUDI
Q2