2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · UP13 ALF
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 47,279 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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UP13 ALF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 47,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
UP13 ALF 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 (UP13 ALF) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
UP13 ALF Mileage History
- 15/09/202240,306 mi
- 16/09/202240,306 mi
- 19/09/202341,450 mi+1,144 mi
- 28/08/202443,269 mi+1,819 mi
- 12/09/202547,279 mi+4,010 mi
Average of roughly 2,330 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: 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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