2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · CA11 ONT
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 99,837 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA11 ONT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 99,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA11 ONT 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 (CA11 ONT) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 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: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
CA11 ONT Mileage History
- 11/06/202486,378 mi
- 11/06/202486,383 mi+5 mi
- 18/06/202589,561 mi+3,178 mi
- 16/06/202699,837 mi+10,276 mi
- 16/06/202699,837 mi
Average of roughly 6,688 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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