2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · LR13 EJJ
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 82,815 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR13 EJJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2026
- 82,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LR13 EJJ 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 (LR13 EJJ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LR13 EJJ Mileage History
- 01/03/202371,865 mi
- 29/02/202472,843 mi+978 mi
- 05/03/202472,848 mi+5 mi
- 05/03/202580,435 mi+7,587 mi
- 07/03/202682,815 mi+2,380 mi
Average of roughly 3,630 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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