2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · EN13 UBF
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Aug 2013. Recorded mileage 98,942 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN13 UBF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 98,942 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.
EN13 UBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (EN13 UBF) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
EN13 UBF Mileage History
- 31/08/202277,735 mi
- 31/08/202385,362 mi+7,627 mi
- 29/08/202492,813 mi+7,451 mi
- 02/12/202598,942 mi+6,129 mi
Average of roughly 6,514 miles per year across 4 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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