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YB13 VPT

2013 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,241 mi
Last recorded83,241 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 VPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 83,241 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 83,239 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 75,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 75,495 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 68,016 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 68,016 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 21 Jul 2023 60,507 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 60,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 52,126 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 44,918 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 39,907 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 33,877 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 20,763 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 10,944 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VPT is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YB13 VPT registered?

YB13 VPT is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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