2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · NG13 WHM
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Aug 2013. Recorded mileage 124,123 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG13 WHM Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 124,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG13 WHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (NG13 WHM) between August 2016 and August 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Resonator. (6.1.2 (a))”.
NG13 WHM Mileage History
- 15/08/201642,886 mi
- 08/08/201752,305 mi+9,419 mi
- 21/08/201863,419 mi+11,114 mi
- 21/08/201863,419 mi
- 16/08/201973,227 mi+9,808 mi
- 11/08/202083,694 mi+10,467 mi
- 28/07/202189,931 mi+6,237 mi
- 28/07/202189,931 mi
- 16/08/202296,349 mi+6,418 mi
- 11/08/2023102,612 mi+6,263 mi
- 14/08/2024114,195 mi+11,583 mi
- 14/08/2025124,123 mi+9,928 mi
Average of roughly 9,030 miles per year across 12 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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