2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · DL13 LUV
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 114,368 miles. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DL13 LUV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 114,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DL13 LUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (DL13 LUV) between March 2016 and December 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))”.
DL13 LUV Mileage History
- 26/03/201623,015 mi
- 20/03/201731,048 mi+8,033 mi
- 19/03/201839,241 mi+8,193 mi
- 12/11/201842,323 mi+3,082 mi
- 04/11/201952,250 mi+9,927 mi
- 06/11/202061,549 mi+9,299 mi
- 06/11/202061,549 mi
- 17/11/202174,769 mi+13,220 mi
- 17/11/202174,769 mi
- 08/12/202284,737 mi+9,968 mi
- 08/12/202284,737 mi
- 06/12/202394,041 mi+9,304 mi
- 06/12/2024106,670 mi+12,629 mi
- 05/12/2025114,364 mi+7,694 mi
- 08/12/2025114,368 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 9,415 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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