2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · WM12 FPU
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21/06/2012. Recorded mileage 27,869 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
WM12 FPU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
- 27,869 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.
WM12 FPU Mileage History
- 09/06/202223,874 mi
- 07/06/202325,961 mi+2,087 mi
- 12/06/202426,964 mi+1,003 mi
- 09/06/202527,869 mi+905 mi
Average of roughly 1,331 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
WM12 FPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (WM12 FPU) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 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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