2012 Volkswagen up! 1.0 High

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: up!
• Trim: High
• Version: 1.0 High Manual FWD 3dr (73 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 1.0 litres, 73 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• CO2: 108 g/km

About this car

This car has been advertised for at least 77 days. Its asking price is down £300. MOT records show an expiry date of 4 December 2026. The seller is Allscott Cars, based in Allscott. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 11 November 2026.

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Price

A 2012 Volkswagen up! with the 1.0 petrol engine is typically advertised at £4,500: the median of the 69 for sale on AskCar, as of 11 November 2026.

Time on sale

The dealer may accept less. This 2012 Volkswagen up! has been on sale for at least 77 days, and its asking price has been cut by £300. About half of 2012 Volkswagen up! cars are gone from sale within a month of being advertised: 46 of the 84 first advertised between 12 July 2026 and 8 October 2026.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 26 August 2026 at £3,595. The latest price cut was seen on 16 September 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 26 August 2026: £3,595
• 8 September 2026: £3,495
• 16 September 2026: £3,295

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 11 November 2026: valid until 4 December 2026.

It has had 12 MOTs. The latest, on 5 December 2025, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 78,941 miles.

Similar cars

14 other 2012 Volkswagen up! High 1.0 petrol manual hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £2,900 to £6,900, as of 11 November 2026.

• The nearest: 2012 Volkswagen up! High, 1.0 petrol hatchback, red, 58 miles from this car. Mileage: 43,225 miles. Dealer: Millennium Motors in Manchester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-up-2012-e5f2ab389b48