2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · KN13 YYT
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 126,259 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN13 YYT Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 126,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN13 YYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (KN13 YYT) between May 2016 and October 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
KN13 YYT Mileage History
- 10/05/201626,841 mi
- 03/10/201743,096 mi+16,255 mi
- 27/09/201847,162 mi+4,066 mi
- 01/10/201959,056 mi+11,894 mi
- 07/10/202068,106 mi+9,050 mi
- 07/10/202068,106 mi
- 30/09/202176,543 mi+8,437 mi
- 01/10/202176,549 mi+6 mi
- 04/10/202286,968 mi+10,419 mi
- 29/09/202397,762 mi+10,794 mi
- 03/10/2024109,672 mi+11,910 mi
- 24/09/2025120,360 mi+10,688 mi
- 25/09/2025120,366 mi+6 mi
- 07/10/2026126,259 mi+5,893 mi
Average of roughly 9,551 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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