2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · FG13 DNN
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 49,359 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG13 DNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 49,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FG13 DNN 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 (FG13 DNN) between March 2022 and April 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.
FG13 DNN Mileage History
- 28/03/202236,999 mi
- 27/03/202339,468 mi+2,469 mi
- 18/03/202441,676 mi+2,208 mi
- 07/04/202544,824 mi+3,148 mi
- 07/04/202649,359 mi+4,535 mi
Average of roughly 3,069 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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- 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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