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BD13 LYA

2013 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,975 mi
Last recorded89,975 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 LYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 89,975 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 84,841 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 79,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 74,988 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 73,254 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 66,716 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 66,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 58,611 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 50,197 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 40,032 miles

Nearside Rear tread poor

Pass 23 Jun 2016 31,124 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 LYA is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYA registered?

BD13 LYA is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is BD13 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 LYA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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