2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · HT13 KLK
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 46,463 km. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 46,463 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HT13 KLK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 46,463 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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HT13 KLK 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 (HT13 KLK) between October 2025 and October 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HT13 KLK Odometer History
- 16/10/202546,463 km
- 17/10/202546,463 km
Average of roughly 0 km 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
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- 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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