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A17 ROS

2013 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,703 mi
Last recorded50,703 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 ROS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 50,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 49,167 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 49,166 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 47,216 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 44,474 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 41,502 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 40,257 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 31,924 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 31,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 26,710 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 21,048 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inside sidewall ()

all four tyres cracking within treads

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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A17 ROS is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 41,008 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 ROS registered?

A17 ROS is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 4 November 2013.

Is A17 ROS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 ROS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A17 ROS have outstanding finance?

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