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AU13 OTX

2013 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,707 mi
Last recorded87,707 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 OTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 87,707 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 86,491 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rear wheels buckled slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 79,719 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear All brake pipes swelled

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 75,480 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 71,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 71,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 67,849 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 67,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 67,196 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 59,794 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 48,919 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 48,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2017 34,708 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 21,780 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 21,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OTX is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

How do I check the history of AU13 OTX?

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What year was AU13 OTX registered?

AU13 OTX is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is AU13 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 OTX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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