2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SY13 PLV
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29/04/2013. Recorded mileage 24,106 miles. MOT valid until 13/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 999cc
SY13 PLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 24,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
SY13 PLV Mileage History
- 17/07/202319,304 mi
- 15/07/202420,617 mi+1,313 mi
- 25/07/202420,648 mi+31 mi
- 15/09/202522,750 mi+2,102 mi
- 14/09/202624,106 mi+1,356 mi
Average of roughly 1,519 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY13 PLV 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 (SY13 PLV) between July 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 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: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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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