2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · BJ63 OSC
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 66,412 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ63 OSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 66,412 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.
BJ63 OSC 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 (BJ63 OSC) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BJ63 OSC Mileage History
- 01/11/202146,205 mi
- 02/10/202354,999 mi+8,794 mi
- 18/09/202460,617 mi+5,618 mi
- 01/10/202566,412 mi+5,795 mi
- 02/10/202566,412 mi
Average of roughly 5,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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