2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · HJ63 FTA
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 77,952 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HJ63 FTA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 77,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
HJ63 FTA Mileage History
- 21/07/202263,422 mi
- 27/07/202368,341 mi+4,919 mi
- 01/08/202473,409 mi+5,068 mi
- 14/08/202577,952 mi+4,543 mi
Average of roughly 4,739 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
HJ63 FTA MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (HJ63 FTA) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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