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YB13 YXL

2013 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,578 mi
Last recorded72,578 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 YXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 72,578 miles

Rear axle corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 68,537 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 62,464 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 57,017 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 51,723 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 51,723 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 46,518 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 42,867 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 37,752 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 33,341 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 28,306 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 23,816 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 YXL is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YXL?

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What year was YB13 YXL registered?

YB13 YXL is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 25 July 2013.

Is YB13 YXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB13 YXL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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