2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · GP63 UPP
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 22,148 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP63 UPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 22,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP63 UPP 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 (GP63 UPP) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 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 (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
GP63 UPP Mileage History
- 27/09/202217,243 mi
- 12/09/202319,087 mi+1,844 mi
- 18/10/202420,799 mi+1,712 mi
- 07/10/202522,148 mi+1,349 mi
- 07/10/202522,148 mi
Average of roughly 1,620 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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