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AE13 VCY

2013 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,196 mi
Last recorded112,196 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 VCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 112,196 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 106,790 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 106,789 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 95,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot trace of grease

Fail 12 Sep 2023 95,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot trace of grease

Pass 7 Oct 2021 73,676 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 73,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 56,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 56,903 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 36,198 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 27,697 miles

All four tyre deteriorated, have cuts and cracks. Bridgestone . 175-65-14 82T

Pass 22 Feb 2017 24,837 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 24,837 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 21,024 miles

all 4 tyres perished and cracked between treads.

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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AE13 VCY is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AE13 VCY registered?

AE13 VCY is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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