2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · B14 HDM
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 43,270 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,270 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B14 HDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 43,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
B14 HDM Mileage History
- 07/03/202333,276 mi
- 07/06/202440,589 mi+7,313 mi
- 07/06/202440,589 mi
- 26/02/202643,270 mi+2,681 mi
- 26/02/202643,270 mi
Average of roughly 3,358 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B14 HDM MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (B14 HDM) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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