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YB13 VRM

2013 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,168 mi
Last recorded138,168 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 VRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 138,168 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 138,168 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal cracking not sealing has intended (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 129,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust heatshield loose

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 15 Dec 2023 125,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 122,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 119,551 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 114,165 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 114,165 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 103,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 82,340 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 61,247 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,131 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 VRM 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.

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What year was YB13 VRM registered?

YB13 VRM is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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The MOT history for YB13 VRM 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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