2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · LC13 MXF
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 32,906 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC13 MXF Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 32,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC13 MXF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (LC13 MXF) between May 2016 and October 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
LC13 MXF Mileage History
- 23/05/201612,682 mi
- 18/05/201717,525 mi+4,843 mi
- 05/06/201822,200 mi+4,675 mi
- 15/05/201926,070 mi+3,870 mi
- 06/10/202026,815 mi+745 mi
- 27/09/202127,720 mi+905 mi
- 08/09/202228,498 mi+778 mi
- 08/09/202329,614 mi+1,116 mi
- 07/10/202430,295 mi+681 mi
- 08/10/202430,295 mi
- 09/10/202532,906 mi+2,611 mi
Average of roughly 2,156 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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