2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · WL12 KOW
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 82,071 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL12 KOW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 82,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL12 KOW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (WL12 KOW) between July 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired corroded and holed (5.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))”.
WL12 KOW Mileage History
- 23/07/201517,169 mi
- 25/07/201624,891 mi+7,722 mi
- 25/07/201731,530 mi+6,639 mi
- 23/07/201838,564 mi+7,034 mi
- 29/07/201945,281 mi+6,717 mi
- 28/07/202050,882 mi+5,601 mi
- 28/07/202050,882 mi
- 19/07/202156,911 mi+6,029 mi
- 22/07/202263,235 mi+6,324 mi
- 24/07/202370,739 mi+7,504 mi
- 01/08/202370,762 mi+23 mi
- 22/07/202475,948 mi+5,186 mi
- 10/07/202579,752 mi+3,804 mi
- 15/07/202682,044 mi+2,292 mi
- 28/07/202682,071 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 5,892 miles per year across 15 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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