VOLKSWAGEN UP2013 · 1.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
Free vehicle summary for FBC 8L: 2013 VOLKSWAGEN UP (Red, Petrol). Mileage: 107,551. MOT: valid. Tax: untaxed.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 999cc
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Public record health check: Average.
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (FBC 8L), we found 5 MOT results in the period of July 2023 to September 2025.
With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.
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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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