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YL15 WRU

2015 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,391 mi
Last recorded42,391 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Up33,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL15 WRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 42,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is swollen before the flex pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Marked on side wall.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2.0mm. Recommend replacement soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed pipe for the NS/Rear system. Before and after flex pipe is swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is swollen before the flex pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is swollen just before the brake cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Mid section of 3 lights not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame has surface corrosion. Heavier corrosion around both NS/OS lower spring platforms and lower shocker mounting areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 42,327 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Smell of fuel next to vehicle. Cap seal split. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is swollen before the flex pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Marked on side wall.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2.0mm. Recommend replacement soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed pipe for the NS/Rear system. Before and after flex pipe is swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is swollen before the flex pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is swollen just before the brake cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Mid section of 3 lights not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame has surface corrosion. Heavier corrosion around both NS/OS lower spring platforms and lower shocker mounting areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 40,073 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After the flex swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before the flex swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe swollen at the union into the cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear axle corroded more so round the lower spring cups.

Fail 4 Aug 2025 40,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with a yellow arrow. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After the flex swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before the flex swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe swollen at the union into the cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear axle corroded more so round the lower spring cups.

Pass 2 Aug 2024 34,255 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tail light damaged but not showing white light

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 31 Jul 2024 34,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Jul 2023 29,242 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 26,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm - recommend changing tyre as soon as practical (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 22,201 miles

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

Rear Seats are folded down so no inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2020 18,851 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 15,239 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 11,314 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 WRU is a 2015 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YL15 WRU is a 2015 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 July 2015.

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