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A13 EMB

2016 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,914 mi
Last recorded18,914 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 EMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 18,914 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 18,581 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 18,010 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 17,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 16,122 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 14,674 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 14,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 13,658 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 11,000 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 11,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Up?

Based on 1,165,022 MOT tests across 126,770 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,276
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
126,770
On UK Roads
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A13 EMB is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 29,879 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Volkswagen Up typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A13 EMB registered?

A13 EMB is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is A13 EMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 EMB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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