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BA52 PUP

2013 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,842 mi
Last recorded123,842 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA52 PUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 123,842 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 116,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 112,685 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 112,685 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 101,308 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 91,867 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 83,507 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 79,016 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres starting to crack between the tread

Fail 14 Oct 2019 79,016 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres starting to crack between the tread

Pass 17 Oct 2018 77,096 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2018 77,095 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn baldon outer edge (close to cords

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

Pass 16 May 2017 52,533 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 40,037 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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BA52 PUP is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BA52 PUP registered?

BA52 PUP is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is BA52 PUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA52 PUP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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