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B5 BMX

2013 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,274 mi
Last recorded49,274 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 BMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 49,274 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 45,335 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 39,865 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 37,408 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 34,308 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 27,157 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 24,096 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 24,096 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 19,602 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 19,602 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 16,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 12,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B5 BMX is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in White 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 B5 BMX registered?

B5 BMX is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 23 September 2013.

Is B5 BMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 BMX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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