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A26 RPS

2013 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,918 mi
Last recorded67,918 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 RPS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 67,918 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 67,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake has little reserve travel

offside front daytime light inop

Pass 15 Oct 2024 57,025 miles

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

Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 15 Oct 2024 57,025 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replaced bulb ...bulb 501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up with water (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 48,664 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 48,664 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 41,153 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 41,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 34,783 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 30,640 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 8 Oct 2019 27,891 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 20,525 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 16,461 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 12,282 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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A26 RPS is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A26 RPS registered?

A26 RPS is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is A26 RPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 RPS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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