2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · WP12 BCU
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 23,898 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WP12 BCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 23,898 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.
WP12 BCU Mileage History
- 20/09/202120,829 mi
- 21/09/202221,966 mi+1,137 mi
- 08/09/202322,414 mi+448 mi
- 19/09/202422,939 mi+525 mi
- 17/09/202523,898 mi+959 mi
Average of roughly 769 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WP12 BCU MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (WP12 BCU) between September 2021 and September 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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- 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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