2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · WD13 AAU
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2013. Recorded mileage 40,992 miles. MOT valid until 22/05/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 999cc
WD13 AAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 40,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
WD13 AAU Mileage History
- 24/05/202335,483 mi
- 14/05/202438,088 mi+2,605 mi
- 23/05/202538,952 mi+864 mi
- 05/05/202640,975 mi+2,023 mi
- 07/05/202640,992 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 1,865 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WD13 AAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (WD13 AAU) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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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