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B29 KNG

2013 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,864 mi
Last recorded95,864 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB29 KNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 95,864 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to fall from vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2025 94,242 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 94,178 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 93,384 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 91,519 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 86,168 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 81,080 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 81,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 67,798 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 57,224 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 57,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 46,353 miles

Offside parking permits blocking drivers view of the road

Pass 18 Apr 2016 33,361 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 33,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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B29 KNG 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.

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What year was B29 KNG registered?

B29 KNG is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 1 May 2013.

Is B29 KNG safe to buy?

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