2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · DW07 DEX
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 55,723 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DW07 DEX Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 55,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DW07 DEX 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 (DW07 DEX) between August 2016 and September 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DW07 DEX Mileage History
- 17/08/201622,140 mi
- 17/08/201622,140 mi
- 25/07/201726,959 mi+4,819 mi
- 26/07/201829,888 mi+2,929 mi
- 24/07/201930,446 mi+558 mi
- 10/08/202031,293 mi+847 mi
- 03/08/202131,811 mi+518 mi
- 29/07/202234,266 mi+2,455 mi
- 29/09/202337,608 mi+3,342 mi
- 25/09/202441,941 mi+4,333 mi
- 26/09/202548,663 mi+6,722 mi
- 23/09/202655,723 mi+7,060 mi
- 23/09/202655,723 mi
Average of roughly 3,325 miles per year across 13 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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