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AO62 YPE

2013 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,608 mi
Last recorded185,608 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 YPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 185,608 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 185,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect on high beam in dip position (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 185,603 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 178,442 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting not secured properly needs fixing correctly. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper been damaged and is not securely fixed on the o/s needs fixing.

Fail 19 Dec 2024 178,442 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting not secured properly needs fixing correctly. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper been damaged and is not securely fixed on the o/s needs fixing.

Pass 22 Dec 2023 168,208 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 167,881 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 158,578 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 150,730 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 142,560 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 133,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 133,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 122,771 miles

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Wheel trims fitted incorrectly pinching valves

Fail 22 Dec 2018 122,771 miles

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Wheel trims fitted incorrectly pinching valves

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 100,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement asap (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 100,490 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement asap (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 78,874 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 78,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO62 YPE is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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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AO62 YPE is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 16 January 2013.

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