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B18 PTS

2013 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,012 mi
Last recorded113,012 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 PTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 113,012 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 112,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 96,332 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 82,382 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 70,499 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 70,426 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 60,294 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 46,941 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 32,939 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 30,915 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 24,667 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 16,731 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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B18 PTS is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Red 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 B18 PTS registered?

B18 PTS is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 7 December 2013.

Is B18 PTS safe to buy?

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