2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · 1 VPB
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 36,965 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1 VPB Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 36,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1 VPB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (1 VPB) between February 2016 and April 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
1 VPB Mileage History
- 11/02/201635,075 mi
- 10/03/20179,545 mi-25,530 mi
- 08/03/201817,028 mi+7,483 mi
- 08/03/201817,028 mi
- 08/03/201922,275 mi+5,247 mi
- 09/03/202026,985 mi+4,710 mi
- 09/03/202026,985 mi
- 10/02/202128,888 mi+1,903 mi
- 10/02/202128,890 mi+2 mi
- 29/03/202231,383 mi+2,493 mi
- 08/04/202231,383 mi
- 06/04/202333,423 mi+2,040 mi
- 28/03/202435,299 mi+1,876 mi
- 04/04/2025103,908 mi+68,609 mi
- 01/04/202636,965 mi-66,943 mi
Average of roughly 186 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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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- 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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