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YD13 AKU

2013 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,452 mi
Last recorded31,452 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD13 AKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 31,452 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 30,228 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 30,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 26,906 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 26,906 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 25,349 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 25,349 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 23,845 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 21,856 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 19,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 16,467 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 13,785 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 11,998 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 11,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 10,091 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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YD13 AKU is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD13 AKU registered?

YD13 AKU is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 16 April 2013.

Is YD13 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD13 AKU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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