2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · WK13 PLX
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 75,680 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WK13 PLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 75,680 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
WK13 PLX Mileage History
- 17/06/202250,884 mi
- 27/06/202357,781 mi+6,897 mi
- 05/06/202465,641 mi+7,860 mi
- 30/06/202575,680 mi+10,039 mi
- 30/06/202575,680 mi
Average of roughly 8,165 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WK13 PLX MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (WK13 PLX) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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- 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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