2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · DS13 BZY
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2013. Recorded mileage 57,184 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS13 BZY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 57,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS13 BZY 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 (DS13 BZY) between September 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
DS13 BZY Mileage History
- 01/09/202244,754 mi
- 05/09/202349,621 mi+4,867 mi
- 02/02/202451,345 mi+1,724 mi
- 17/01/202553,018 mi+1,673 mi
- 21/01/202657,184 mi+4,166 mi
Average of roughly 3,666 miles per year across 5 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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- Ignition Coil / MisfireModerate
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