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AO13 ZLK

2013 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,467 mi
Last recorded121,467 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 ZLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 121,467 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 114,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 114,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 114,931 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 31 Jul 2023 108,994 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 108,986 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit insecure

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 102,261 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 102,261 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 94,418 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear lamp unit loose

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

Rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jul 2020 87,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,201 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,796 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 60,402 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 48,592 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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AO13 ZLK 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO13 ZLK registered?

AO13 ZLK is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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