2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · MT13 SBV
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 67,864 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,864 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MT13 SBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
- 67,864 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MT13 SBV Mileage History
- 16/12/202155,576 mi
- 20/12/202259,905 mi+4,329 mi
- 06/12/202362,063 mi+2,158 mi
- 10/12/202465,444 mi+3,381 mi
- 29/12/202567,864 mi+2,420 mi
Average of roughly 3,045 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MT13 SBV MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (MT13 SBV) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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