2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · BT13 WNJ
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08/08/2013. Recorded mileage 98,021 miles. MOT valid until 03/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 999cc
BT13 WNJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 98,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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.
BT13 WNJ Mileage History
- 05/08/201645,349 mi
- 15/05/201747,613 mi+2,264 mi
- 19/05/201851,992 mi+4,379 mi
- 19/05/201851,992 mi
- 31/05/201957,085 mi+5,093 mi
- 26/11/202065,154 mi+8,069 mi
- 23/11/202171,813 mi+6,659 mi
- 28/11/202278,000 mi+6,187 mi
- 06/12/202278,959 mi+959 mi
- 05/12/202386,631 mi+7,672 mi
- 05/06/202489,144 mi+2,513 mi
- 28/05/202592,575 mi+3,431 mi
- 20/05/202698,021 mi+5,446 mi
Average of roughly 5,382 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
BT13 WNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (BT13 WNJ) between August 2016 and May 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (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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