2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · LS63 NGZ
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 52,212 miles. MOT valid until 08 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS63 NGZ Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 52,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS63 NGZ 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 (LS63 NGZ) between September 2016 and September 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
LS63 NGZ Mileage History
- 16/09/20165,185 mi
- 03/10/20177,805 mi+2,620 mi
- 03/10/201812,450 mi+4,645 mi
- 01/10/201917,496 mi+5,046 mi
- 30/09/202022,080 mi+4,584 mi
- 28/09/202126,584 mi+4,504 mi
- 27/09/202231,489 mi+4,905 mi
- 03/10/202336,537 mi+5,048 mi
- 01/10/202441,738 mi+5,201 mi
- 30/09/202547,054 mi+5,316 mi
- 22/09/202652,212 mi+5,158 mi
Average of roughly 4,696 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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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