2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · HJ13 AYZ
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 15,155 miles. MOT valid until 22 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 15,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ13 AYZ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 15,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ13 AYZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (HJ13 AYZ) between April 2016 and May 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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.
HJ13 AYZ Mileage History
- 16/04/20164,675 mi
- 27/03/20176,649 mi+1,974 mi
- 27/03/20176,649 mi
- 06/06/20187,870 mi+1,221 mi
- 13/06/20198,506 mi+636 mi
- 18/03/20219,130 mi+624 mi
- 18/03/20219,130 mi
- 28/03/202211,961 mi+2,831 mi
- 24/05/202312,777 mi+816 mi
- 13/05/202413,661 mi+884 mi
- 01/05/202514,469 mi+808 mi
- 18/05/202615,155 mi+686 mi
Average of roughly 1,039 miles per year across 12 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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