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YB13 PNJ

2013 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,873 mi
Last recorded53,873 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 PNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 53,873 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 53,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 50,824 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 50,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 44,309 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jul 2024 44,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 38,474 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 34,377 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2022 34,377 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 31,665 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 28,268 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 24,368 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 19,928 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 15,964 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 15,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 12,145 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 PNJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YB13 PNJ registered?

YB13 PNJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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