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YL15 GUW

2015 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,239 mi
Last recorded52,239 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Up33,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL15 GUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 52,239 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 52,238 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 48,298 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 42,447 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 40,750 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 39,164 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 33,040 miles

nearside front daytime running light inoperative

Pass 9 Jul 2019 24,192 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 19,021 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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YL15 GUW is a 2015 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 33,108 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL15 GUW?

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What year was YL15 GUW registered?

YL15 GUW is a 2015 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 13 July 2015.

Is YL15 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL15 GUW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL15 GUW have outstanding finance?

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