The 2012 Volkswagen Up! is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.0 litres and an output of 55 kW (75 hp).
The asking price is 3,999 €. That is 601 € (13%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 4,600 €. The estimate is based on 37 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced once, by 1,491 € from the original 5,490 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 7 days and a private seller in about 4 days.
The odometer reads 91,000 km, which works out at about 6,000 km per year. The next inspection is due an estimated 2/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is brakes. There are 217 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 126,553 km.
- Adaptive cruise control
This car has been sold before within maksimi.fi's tracking: it sold on 07/08/2026 for 5,490 €, at 98,000 km. It is now listed for 1,491 € less than in that sale.
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 123 € per year
- Insurance 490 € per year
- Financing instalment 82 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 610 € per year.
The original tyre size is 165/70 R14. The seller is a private individual, Lahti.
Basic information
- Registration number
- LZY-773
- Mileage
- 91,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 1.0 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2012
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Black
- In traffic use in Finland
- 217 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WVWZZZAAZCD019606
- maksimi.fi ID
- 156154
- Nettiauto ID
- 15911648
Technical details
- Power
- 55 kW / 75 hp
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 2
- Number of gears
- 5
- Cylinders
- 3
- Turbocharger
- No
- CO2 emissions
- 98 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 940 kg
- Gross weight
- 1,290 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 3,540 × 1,645 × 1,489 mm
- Type approval number
- e13*2007/46*1167*03
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Adaptive cruise control
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 3,999 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 7 days and a private seller in about 4 days.
- K-Auto Helsinki · 5/8/2026
- Private seller · 9/8/2026
| Date | Price | Change | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2026 | 5,490 € | – | K-Auto Helsinki |
| 09/08/2026 | 3,999 € | – | Private seller |
Next inspection due 2/2027
About 6 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
Check with TraficomThe due date comes from the listing description, not from the inspection interval.
Failures in the same model series
382 cars of the Volkswagen UP! model series (first registered in 2012) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 106 defects leading to a failure, or 27.7 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 41.9. That is clearly fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Brakes 15.2
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Axles and suspension 5.2
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Emissions and leaks 2.4
Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks
The remaining 17.9 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (56). Median mileage 126,000 km.
Figures describe the Volkswagen UP! model series first registered in 2012, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2026 | 5,490 € | 98,000 km | 2 days | K-Auto Helsinki, Helsinki, Uusimaa |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2026 | Seller changed | K-Auto Helsinki → Private seller |
| 09/08/2026 | Asking price Private seller | 5,490 € → 3,999 € |
| 09/08/2026 | Mileage Private seller | 98,000 km → 91,000 km Reading went down, check the odometer history |
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
View history reportMAKSIMI −20% off the report carVerticalListing – Private seller, tracked since 09/08/2026
Description from the seller, in Finnish.
Tiedot:
Volkswagen up! Vuosimalli 2012 Bensiini Manuaalivaihteisto Ajettu 91 000 km Jakopää hihna vaihdettu 2021 ( 63 000 ) Katsastus voimassa 02/2027 asti Todella siisti sisältä Korissa muutamia ruostekohtia Auto nähtävissä ja koeajettavissa sovittaessa.Source: Nettiauto
Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Volkswagen Up! cost?
Volkswagen Up! is for sale at 3,999 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 4,600 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 3 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 09/08/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 1,491 € below the original listing price.
Has this car been on the market before?
Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 07/08/2026 for 5,490 €.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2012 and was first registered on 16/03/2012.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 91,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
According to the listing, the next inspection is due 2/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 19.4 % of Volkswagen UP! cars first registered in 2012 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (382 inspections, median mileage 126,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2012 Volkswagen in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 12,979 Volkswagen passenger cars first used in 2012 in traffic use in Finland. That is 11.8 % of all cars first used that year, making it the second most common brand of that year among 32 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (58.9 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For Volkswagen UP! cars first registered in 2012, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: brakes, axles and suspension, emissions and leaks. That is 27.7 defects per 100 inspections, against 41.9 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Adaptive cruise control. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 123 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 165/70 R14.
Where is Volkswagen Up! located?
The car is located in Päijät-Häme (Lahti, Päijät-Häme).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.