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AU13 MWD

2013 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,944 mi
Last recorded96,944 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 MWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 96,944 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 95,112 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2024 95,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 94,052 miles

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

handbrake long in operation

Fail 16 Dec 2023 93,966 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 93,059 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 92,064 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 92,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 87,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 80,033 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 72,231 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside, tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

tyre size-165/70/14

Pass 11 May 2018 62,109 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 49,737 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 36,249 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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AU13 MWD is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU13 MWD registered?

AU13 MWD is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is AU13 MWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 MWD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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