2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SP13 TZH
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 60,843 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP13 TZH Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 60,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP13 TZH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (SP13 TZH) between July 2016 and May 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 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: Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
SP13 TZH Mileage History
- 27/07/201613,061 mi
- 26/07/201717,995 mi+4,934 mi
- 16/07/201823,034 mi+5,039 mi
- 23/07/201928,958 mi+5,924 mi
- 30/10/202033,869 mi+4,911 mi
- 11/10/202139,418 mi+5,549 mi
- 11/10/202139,418 mi
- 26/10/202248,338 mi+8,920 mi
- 06/09/202350,569 mi+2,231 mi
- 28/09/202350,644 mi+75 mi
- 30/09/202454,254 mi+3,610 mi
- 20/05/202553,313 mi-941 mi
- 14/05/202660,843 mi+7,530 mi
Average of roughly 4,878 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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