2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · OT10 EMM
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 90,924 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OT10 EMM Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2026
- 90,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OT10 EMM 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 (OT10 EMM) between May 2016 and January 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 January 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
OT10 EMM Mileage History
- 26/05/201637,045 mi
- 27/05/201744,813 mi+7,768 mi
- 23/05/201851,906 mi+7,093 mi
- 22/05/201958,491 mi+6,585 mi
- 08/01/202167,390 mi+8,899 mi
- 08/02/202270,707 mi+3,317 mi
- 24/03/202376,532 mi+5,825 mi
- 24/03/202376,563 mi+31 mi
- 25/03/202481,598 mi+5,035 mi
- 02/01/202585,695 mi+4,097 mi
- 02/01/202585,695 mi
- 02/01/202690,924 mi+5,229 mi
Average of roughly 5,610 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: 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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