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A21 KBB

2013 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,099 mi
Last recorded96,099 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 KBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 96,099 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 95,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 83,952 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 83,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 78,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 71,948 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 66,743 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 65,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 62,465 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both OSR NSR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both OSR NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OSR 3mm NSR 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 62,464 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal perishing

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All OSR NSR NSF OSF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both OSR NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OSR 3mm NSR 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 54,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 47,754 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 39,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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A21 KBB is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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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A21 KBB is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 September 2013.

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