2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · LX13 UCE
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 38,788 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX13 UCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 38,788 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.
LX13 UCE 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 (LX13 UCE) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LX13 UCE Mileage History
- 16/03/202326,327 mi
- 16/03/202326,327 mi
- 13/03/202430,535 mi+4,208 mi
- 03/04/202536,621 mi+6,086 mi
- 18/02/202638,788 mi+2,167 mi
Average of roughly 4,253 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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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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