2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · BD13 VFE
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2013. Recorded mileage 21,910 miles. MOT valid until 06/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 999cc
BD13 VFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 21,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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.
BD13 VFE Mileage History
- 26/07/202215,570 mi
- 26/07/202316,701 mi+1,131 mi
- 24/07/202417,323 mi+622 mi
- 07/03/202517,682 mi+359 mi
- 04/03/202621,910 mi+4,228 mi
Average of roughly 1,758 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD13 VFE 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 (BD13 VFE) between July 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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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