2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SS02 SLS
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 28,312 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SS02 SLS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 28,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SS02 SLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (SS02 SLS) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
SS02 SLS Mileage History
- 01/07/202217,441 mi
- 28/06/202323,408 mi+5,967 mi
- 21/06/202427,906 mi+4,498 mi
- 07/07/202528,312 mi+406 mi
Average of roughly 3,603 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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