2013 VOLKSWAGEN UP1.0L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
2013 VOLKSWAGEN UP — Petrol, 999cc. This vehicle has 99,499 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 999cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
This 2013 Volkswagen Up (RK13 ADZ) has a recorded MOT history spanning from March 2023 to February 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.
With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 22 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade damaged / ripped (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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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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