2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · RK63 UPH
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 52,250 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RK63 UPH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 52,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
RK63 UPH Mileage History
- 13/10/202234,999 mi
- 09/10/202337,683 mi+2,684 mi
- 08/10/202445,220 mi+7,537 mi
- 16/09/202552,248 mi+7,028 mi
- 16/09/202552,250 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,895 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RK63 UPH MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (RK63 UPH) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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