2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · HG13 LEF
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 2013. Recorded mileage 184,903 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,903 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG13 LEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
- 184,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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HG13 LEF 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 (HG13 LEF) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HG13 LEF Mileage History
- 04/08/2022132,601 mi
- 07/08/2023152,031 mi+19,430 mi
- 01/08/2024167,309 mi+15,278 mi
- 01/08/2024167,311 mi+2 mi
- 08/07/2025184,903 mi+17,592 mi
Average of roughly 17,874 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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