2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · YC62 HSN
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28/09/2012. Recorded mileage 194,878 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
YC62 HSN Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/08/2024
- 194,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
YC62 HSN Mileage History
- 25/09/201573,034 mi
- 07/09/201696,241 mi+23,207 mi
- 17/08/2017115,719 mi+19,478 mi
- 17/08/2018133,250 mi+17,531 mi
- 16/08/2019147,534 mi+14,284 mi
- 14/08/2020158,642 mi+11,108 mi
- 15/08/2020158,642 mi
- 12/08/2021167,001 mi+8,359 mi
- 19/08/2022175,872 mi+8,871 mi
- 17/08/2023183,936 mi+8,064 mi
- 16/08/2024194,878 mi+10,942 mi
Average of roughly 13,701 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
YC62 HSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (YC62 HSN) between September 2015 and August 2024.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Single lamp (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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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