2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SY63 MPE
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28/11/2013. Recorded mileage 42,810 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Inverness
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 999cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SY63 MPE Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2024
- 42,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
SY63 MPE Mileage History
- 26/09/201626,342 mi
- 25/09/201726,826 mi+484 mi
- 31/08/201827,592 mi+766 mi
- 31/08/201827,592 mi
- 25/09/201928,165 mi+573 mi
- 25/09/201928,165 mi
- 23/09/202030,418 mi+2,253 mi
- 23/09/202030,418 mi
- 27/09/202134,049 mi+3,631 mi
- 27/09/202134,049 mi
- 27/09/202235,795 mi+1,746 mi
- 27/09/202235,795 mi
- 15/09/202337,316 mi+1,521 mi
- 15/09/202337,316 mi
- 26/09/202442,810 mi+5,494 mi
- 27/09/202442,810 mi
Average of roughly 2,058 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
SY63 MPE 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 (SY63 MPE) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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