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A20 PLU

2013 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,255 mi
Last recorded43,255 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 PLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 43,255 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 37,990 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 31,940 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 25,755 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 25,755 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 19,391 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 14,156 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity broken lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 14,156 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity broken lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 13,163 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 11,436 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 9,931 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 8,584 miles

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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A20 PLU is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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.

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What year was A20 PLU registered?

A20 PLU is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 December 2013.

Is A20 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 PLU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A20 PLU have outstanding finance?

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