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WP13 FAA

2013 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,616 mi
Last recorded121,616 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP13 FAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 121,616 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))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 121,615 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 118,487 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 115,740 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 115,740 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 113,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Mirror cap missing

Park brake lever high

Pass 10 May 2022 106,175 miles

Park lever high

Pass 24 May 2021 97,810 miles

Front tyres getting low

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 89,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 May 2019 73,899 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 73,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 59,411 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 43,942 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 43,942 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 31,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to mishape

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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WP13 FAA is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

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What year was WP13 FAA registered?

WP13 FAA is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 25 May 2013.

Is WP13 FAA safe to buy?

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