2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · FJ13 OGZ
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 71,554 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,554 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FJ13 OGZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 71,554 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
FJ13 OGZ Mileage History
- 04/03/202350,481 mi
- 02/03/202459,284 mi+8,803 mi
- 02/03/202459,284 mi
- 08/02/202567,860 mi+8,576 mi
- 08/10/202571,554 mi+3,694 mi
Average of roughly 8,110 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FJ13 OGZ 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 (FJ13 OGZ) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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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