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YB13 MTX

2013 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,609 mi
Last recorded70,609 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 MTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 70,609 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm - 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSF Tread depths 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 65,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 61,681 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 59,518 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 54,702 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 53,506 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front body damage

Pass 20 Jul 2020 53,127 miles

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

Front body damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2020 53,127 miles

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

Front body damaged

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 47,031 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 47,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 39,750 miles

temporary repair on front body damage

Fail 21 Jul 2018 39,750 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

temporary repair on front body damage

Pass 22 Jul 2017 29,778 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 19,519 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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YB13 MTX is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB13 MTX registered?

YB13 MTX is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 July 2013.

Is YB13 MTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB13 MTX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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