2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · YY62 FMJ
2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 133,742 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY62 FMJ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 133,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY62 FMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (YY62 FMJ) between October 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
YY62 FMJ Mileage History
- 15/10/201514,786 mi
- 28/09/201616,846 mi+2,060 mi
- 06/10/201730,471 mi+13,625 mi
- 14/09/201845,555 mi+15,084 mi
- 12/09/201953,203 mi+7,648 mi
- 18/09/202064,693 mi+11,490 mi
- 16/09/202172,013 mi+7,320 mi
- 16/09/202286,838 mi+14,825 mi
- 11/09/2023102,675 mi+15,837 mi
- 29/08/2024110,893 mi+8,218 mi
- 04/09/2025123,758 mi+12,865 mi
- 22/09/2026133,742 mi+9,984 mi
Average of roughly 10,876 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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