2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · FT63 LWA
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 107,505 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT63 LWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/03/2026
- 107,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT63 LWA 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 (FT63 LWA) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
FT63 LWA Mileage History
- 06/03/202479,856 mi
- 06/03/202479,856 mi
- 10/03/202589,132 mi+9,276 mi
- 10/03/202589,132 mi
- 21/03/2026107,505 mi+18,373 mi
Average of roughly 13,556 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: Poor
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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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