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BD13 KWS

2013 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,364 mi
Last recorded146,364 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 KWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 146,364 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 146,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 141,468 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 141,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 131,705 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 119,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front day run lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 108,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 96,063 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front day time run light not working

Pass 14 Jul 2020 86,159 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively partial bind to o/s & n/s rear brake drums (possible handbrake arms) (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 86,159 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working RB580 BULB (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively partial bind to o/s & n/s rear brake drums (possible handbrake arms) (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2019 71,471 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,664 miles

Offside day time running light not working

Fail 6 Jun 2018 58,664 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside day time running light not working

Pass 25 May 2017 42,193 miles

both front tyres deteriorated on sidewalls and both rear tyres deteriorated between tread

Fail 25 May 2017 42,193 miles

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

both front tyres deteriorated on sidewalls and both rear tyres deteriorated between tread

Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,004 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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BD13 KWS is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BD13 KWS registered?

BD13 KWS is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 15 June 2013.

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