2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · NJ63 COU
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 47,948 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ63 COU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 47,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ63 COU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (NJ63 COU) between August 2016 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 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 (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
NJ63 COU Mileage History
- 25/08/201610,054 mi
- 22/08/201712,743 mi+2,689 mi
- 22/08/201816,399 mi+3,656 mi
- 18/09/201920,394 mi+3,995 mi
- 03/09/202022,572 mi+2,178 mi
- 02/09/202125,696 mi+3,124 mi
- 28/10/202228,317 mi+2,621 mi
- 27/04/202330,676 mi+2,359 mi
- 27/07/202330,908 mi+232 mi
- 08/08/202437,046 mi+6,138 mi
- 31/07/202541,310 mi+4,264 mi
- 31/07/202541,313 mi+3 mi
- 06/08/202647,948 mi+6,635 mi
- 06/08/202647,948 mi
Average of roughly 3,810 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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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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