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XK04 TEX

2013 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,779 mi
Last recorded79,779 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK04 TEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 79,779 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 78,446 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 74,609 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Aug 2023 74,609 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 70,272 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 65,892 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 56,273 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 43,015 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 41,839 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Jun 2018 41,839 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 23,826 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 21,929 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

hub caps fitted; wheel retainers not checked

o/s/f wheel bearing becoming noisy on rotation

Fail 9 Mar 2017 21,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm seriously worn on inner outer edges [close to cord] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm seriously worn on inner/outer edges [close to cord] (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

hub caps fitted; wheel retainers not checked

o/s/f wheel bearing becoming noisy on rotation

Pass 9 Mar 2016 15,767 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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XK04 TEX is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XK04 TEX registered?

XK04 TEX is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is XK04 TEX safe to buy?

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