2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · RO13 PGV
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 29,872 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO13 PGV Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 29,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
RO13 PGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (RO13 PGV) between April 2016 and March 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
RO13 PGV Mileage History
- 25/04/201617,718 mi
- 30/03/201719,889 mi+2,171 mi
- 16/04/201821,550 mi+1,661 mi
- 09/04/201922,854 mi+1,304 mi
- 23/03/202024,212 mi+1,358 mi
- 25/03/202124,813 mi+601 mi
- 23/03/202226,160 mi+1,347 mi
- 24/03/202326,997 mi+837 mi
- 18/03/202428,227 mi+1,230 mi
- 18/03/202529,375 mi+1,148 mi
- 18/03/202629,872 mi+497 mi
Average of roughly 1,228 miles per year across 11 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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