2013 VOLKSWAGEN UP1.0L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
Free vehicle summary for SR 20: 2013 VOLKSWAGEN UP (RED, PETROL). Mileage: 48,676. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 999cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Volkswagen Up (SR 20) from 2013 show a total of 5 MOT tests between November 2022 and October 2025.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 13 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: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper torn (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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