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WV63 PVU

2013 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,413 mi
Last recorded135,413 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV63 PVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 135,413 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 135,412 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 135,213 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 128,937 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 128,937 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 119,738 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 109,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 96,999 miles

hand brake travel nearing limit

Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,817 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 77,415 miles

damp in nearside headlamp

Fail 29 Oct 2019 77,413 miles

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

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

damp in nearside headlamp

Pass 26 Sep 2018 65,250 miles

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

nearside headlight condensated, beam pattern unaffected

Fail 26 Sep 2018 65,250 miles

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

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

nearside headlight condensated, beam pattern unaffected

Pass 30 Sep 2017 52,659 miles

nearside front brake pads near wear limit

wear front brake discs

wipers deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2017 52,659 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front brake pads near wear limit

wear front brake discs

wipers deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,069 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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WV63 PVU 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 62.5%.

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 WV63 PVU registered?

WV63 PVU is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 24 September 2013.

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