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BD13 XYJ

2013 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,534 mi
Last recorded76,534 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 XYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 76,534 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 70,397 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 70,372 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

centre heat shield slightly insecure

oil level below minimum topped up

Pass 15 Jan 2024 58,737 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 58,737 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 48,932 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 48,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 46,464 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 40,953 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 33,155 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 23,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 15,390 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 12,058 miles

all tyres cracked

Fail 8 Jul 2017 12,058 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all tyres cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2016 8,773 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 XYJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD13 XYJ registered?

BD13 XYJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 9 July 2013.

Is BD13 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 XYJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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