2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · OO02 JLO
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 10 May 2013. Recorded mileage 63,710 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OO02 JLO Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 63,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OO02 JLO 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 (OO02 JLO) between May 2016 and July 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
OO02 JLO Mileage History
- 20/05/20166,742 mi
- 05/05/20177,336 mi+594 mi
- 21/04/20188,686 mi+1,350 mi
- 17/05/201910,659 mi+1,973 mi
- 18/05/202012,204 mi+1,545 mi
- 13/05/202112,898 mi+694 mi
- 07/07/202222,886 mi+9,988 mi
- 07/07/202222,886 mi
- 05/07/202336,791 mi+13,905 mi
- 05/07/202446,408 mi+9,617 mi
- 05/07/202446,408 mi
- 02/07/202554,577 mi+8,169 mi
- 09/07/202554,585 mi+8 mi
- 01/07/202663,710 mi+9,125 mi
Average of roughly 5,633 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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