2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · HN13 VZP
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 50,943 miles. MOT expired on 26 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,943 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN13 VZP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/12/2022
- 50,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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HN13 VZP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (HN13 VZP) between December 2022 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HN13 VZP Mileage History
- 27/12/202250,943 mi
- 27/12/202250,943 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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