2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · LX13 UBR
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 41,334 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,334 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX13 UBR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 41,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX13 UBR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (LX13 UBR) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LX13 UBR Mileage History
- 15/08/202235,014 mi
- 31/07/202338,019 mi+3,005 mi
- 19/08/202439,793 mi+1,774 mi
- 15/08/202541,334 mi+1,541 mi
Average of roughly 2,106 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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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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