2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · YP62 VPT
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16/11/2012. Recorded mileage 63,934 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
YP62 VPT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 63,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
YP62 VPT Mileage History
- 21/06/202247,775 mi
- 20/06/202352,242 mi+4,467 mi
- 20/06/202352,243 mi+1 mi
- 14/06/202458,035 mi+5,792 mi
- 29/05/202563,934 mi+5,899 mi
Average of roughly 5,502 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YP62 VPT 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 (YP62 VPT) between June 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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