2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · YY12 LLW
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2012. Recorded mileage 58,302 miles. MOT valid until 21/06/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 999cc
YY12 LLW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 58,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 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: Good
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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.
YY12 LLW Mileage History
- 10/06/202343,996 mi
- 21/06/202344,194 mi+198 mi
- 15/06/202451,329 mi+7,135 mi
- 14/06/202557,710 mi+6,381 mi
- 23/06/202658,302 mi+592 mi
Average of roughly 4,711 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY12 LLW 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 (YY12 LLW) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush split and separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i”.
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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