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AD03 LYD

2013 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,267 mi
Last recorded81,267 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 LYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 81,267 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 66,421 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 66,421 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 54,524 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 51,954 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 46,140 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 41,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 37,874 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 34,409 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 34,409 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 29,948 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 20,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AD03 LYD is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD03 LYD?

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What year was AD03 LYD registered?

AD03 LYD is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is AD03 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 LYD 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.

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