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AP13 LGE

2013 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,577 mi
Last recorded137,577 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 LGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 137,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 131,375 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 131,375 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 121,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline line pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Edge (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Sep 2023 121,376 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline line pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Edge (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2022 111,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 105,154 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 100,639 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 94,136 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 89,315 miles

Nearside Front Has chucks out of outer side wall

Pass 26 Apr 2017 53,058 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 26,870 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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AP13 LGE is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Black 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

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What year was AP13 LGE registered?

AP13 LGE is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 3 August 2013.

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