2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · FM13 JBZ
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Aug 2013. Recorded mileage 32,561 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM13 JBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 32,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM13 JBZ 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 (FM13 JBZ) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FM13 JBZ Mileage History
- 08/08/202223,140 mi
- 08/08/202223,140 mi
- 02/08/202326,696 mi+3,556 mi
- 05/08/202429,932 mi+3,236 mi
- 06/08/202532,561 mi+2,629 mi
Average of roughly 3,145 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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