2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · WH12 KAT
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21/05/2012. Recorded mileage 37,359 miles. MOT valid until 21/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
WH12 KAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 37,359 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: Good
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.
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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.
WH12 KAT Mileage History
- 12/11/202135,966 mi
- 25/10/202236,097 mi+131 mi
- 02/11/202336,319 mi+222 mi
- 12/11/202436,599 mi+280 mi
- 21/11/202537,359 mi+760 mi
Average of roughly 346 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WH12 KAT 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 (WH12 KAT) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 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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