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AP13 YXU

2013 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 YXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 107,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 95,626 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 95,626 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 87,044 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 YXU is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXU registered?

AP13 YXU is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 May 2013.

Is AP13 YXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP13 YXU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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