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YB13 VRE

2013 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,712 mi
Last recorded68,712 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 VRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 68,712 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 68,712 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 66,798 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch panel corroded (non structural)

Pass 23 Oct 2023 64,855 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 62,741 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 60,922 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 59,156 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 57,448 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 54,995 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 52,770 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,575 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 50,575 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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 VRE is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YB13 VRE?

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What year was YB13 VRE registered?

YB13 VRE is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 8 July 2013.

Is YB13 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB13 VRE 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.

Does YB13 VRE have outstanding finance?

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