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B8 BDU

2013 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,708 mi
Last recorded33,708 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 BDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 33,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 29,474 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 29,474 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also inside edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 24,779 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 21,922 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 21,922 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 19,844 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 18,490 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 17,615 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 16,107 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 16,107 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front, day running light not working

Pass 8 Feb 2018 14,400 miles

Nearside Rear light lens has a small hole.

Offside Rear seatbelt mechanism casing damaged.

both front tyres have started to become perished/spilt in the tread..

both rear tyres have started to become perished/spilt in the tread..

Pass 15 Feb 2017 11,331 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 9,699 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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B8 BDU is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Silver 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 B8 BDU registered?

B8 BDU is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 February 2013.

Is B8 BDU safe to buy?

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