2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · K13 UET
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 156,477 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K13 UET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/07/2025
- 156,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K13 UET 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 (K13 UET) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
K13 UET Mileage History
- 06/07/2023128,439 mi
- 17/06/2024140,360 mi+11,921 mi
- 28/06/2024140,875 mi+515 mi
- 01/07/2024141,000 mi+125 mi
- 01/07/2025156,477 mi+15,477 mi
Average of roughly 14,108 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: Poor
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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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