2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · RY63 AEC
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 91,238 km. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 91,238 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RY63 AEC Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 91,238 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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RY63 AEC MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (RY63 AEC) between April 2026 and April 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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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