2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · FJ63 WHH
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 69,224 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FJ63 WHH Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 69,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FJ63 WHH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (FJ63 WHH) between August 2016 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
FJ63 WHH Mileage History
- 19/08/201626,085 mi
- 02/08/201729,705 mi+3,620 mi
- 09/08/201835,241 mi+5,536 mi
- 18/03/201938,792 mi+3,551 mi
- 19/02/202048,069 mi+9,277 mi
- 25/02/202048,069 mi
- 30/07/202050,992 mi+2,923 mi
- 02/08/202155,203 mi+4,211 mi
- 02/08/202155,203 mi
- 21/05/202263,631 mi+8,428 mi
- 21/05/202263,631 mi
- 12/07/202263,989 mi+358 mi
- 04/07/202365,712 mi+1,723 mi
- 10/07/202466,971 mi+1,259 mi
- 08/07/202568,062 mi+1,091 mi
- 08/07/202669,224 mi+1,162 mi
Average of roughly 4,365 miles per year across 16 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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