2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SL63 FCP
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 56,368 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL63 FCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 56,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL63 FCP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (SL63 FCP) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SL63 FCP Mileage History
- 15/06/202342,243 mi
- 13/06/202448,155 mi+5,912 mi
- 13/06/202448,156 mi+1 mi
- 13/06/202552,511 mi+4,355 mi
- 12/06/202656,368 mi+3,857 mi
Average of roughly 4,721 miles per year across 5 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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