2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · YN13 WLB
2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 72,115 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,115 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YN13 WLB Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 72,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN13 WLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (YN13 WLB) between February 2016 and April 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YN13 WLB Mileage History
- 18/02/201615,071 mi
- 02/03/201719,391 mi+4,320 mi
- 07/03/201825,908 mi+6,517 mi
- 25/02/201929,899 mi+3,991 mi
- 06/03/202036,842 mi+6,943 mi
- 03/03/202144,144 mi+7,302 mi
- 03/03/202144,144 mi
- 01/03/202250,864 mi+6,720 mi
- 10/02/202352,318 mi+1,454 mi
- 04/03/202459,354 mi+7,036 mi
- 11/03/202459,432 mi+78 mi
- 17/03/202565,113 mi+5,681 mi
- 29/04/202672,115 mi+7,002 mi
Average of roughly 5,596 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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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.
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