2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · DN13 NHT
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 86,299 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN13 NHT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 86,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN13 NHT 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 (DN13 NHT) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits due to slight leak at downpipe (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
DN13 NHT Mileage History
- 29/03/202373,635 mi
- 04/04/202478,834 mi+5,199 mi
- 03/04/202584,847 mi+6,013 mi
- 17/02/202686,296 mi+1,449 mi
- 25/02/202686,299 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Common Problems: VOLKSWAGEN UP
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- 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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