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YC13 AOL

2013 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,695 mi
Last recorded88,695 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 AOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 88,695 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 88,695 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective multiple splits in fuel cap seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lowest part of tread approximately on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lowest part of tread approximately on 2.1mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lowest part of tread approximately on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel slightly high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 85,941 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer perished

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 85,910 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 83,582 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2023 80,585 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 80,585 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2022 75,664 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

non obligatory heat shield loose

Fail 1 Feb 2022 75,664 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 67,811 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 57,352 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 57,352 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 49,004 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 43,449 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 1 Apr 2017 31,989 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 18,759 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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YC13 AOL is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Red 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 YC13 AOL registered?

YC13 AOL is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 25 April 2013.

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