2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · YW12 LGD
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 52,499 km. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 52,499 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YW12 LGD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 52,499 km 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.
YW12 LGD Odometer History
- 23/02/202230,396 mi
- 09/02/202350,238 km
- 20/07/202451,371 km+1,133 km
- 07/07/202552,499 km+1,128 km
Average of roughly 6,565 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
YW12 LGD MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (YW12 LGD) between February 2022 and July 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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- 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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