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Y88 MKG

2013 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,229 mi
Last recorded47,229 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 MKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 47,229 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 44,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and split close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 39,591 miles

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 Tyre also heavily perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 39,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also heavily perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 36,457 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 33,971 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 31,360 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 23,843 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 20,625 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 20,625 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 17,306 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner worn on the inner edge (under inflated) attention required

Offside Front tyre inner worn on the inner edge (under inflated) attention required

Pass 2 Nov 2016 13,801 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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Y88 MKG is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y88 MKG registered?

Y88 MKG is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 8 November 2013.

Is Y88 MKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y88 MKG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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