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B17 CAJ

2013 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,694 mi
Last recorded71,694 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 CAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 71,694 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 71,694 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 69,862 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 69,856 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 64,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 57,390 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2022 50,118 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 46,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 46,235 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 42,908 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 39,306 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 39,306 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 37,133 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 35,243 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 33,071 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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B17 CAJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B17 CAJ registered?

B17 CAJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 January 2013.

Is B17 CAJ safe to buy?

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