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AC05 ALE

2013 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,902 mi
Last recorded73,902 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 ALE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 73,902 miles

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 17 May 2025 68,754 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 65,932 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 64,984 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jan 2023 62,490 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 62,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 59,984 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 56,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2019 44,690 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 44,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2018 32,184 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 21,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 14,672 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 14,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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AC05 ALE is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC05 ALE registered?

AC05 ALE is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 11 March 2013.

Is AC05 ALE safe to buy?

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