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YW15 KYG

2015 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,490 mi
Last recorded88,490 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Up33,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW15 KYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 88,490 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 83,417 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 78,102 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 78,102 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 72,914 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 72,914 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 67,130 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 67,130 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 56,595 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,034 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap seal spliting

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 48,033 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers split and torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap seal spliting

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 40,208 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 40,208 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 28,009 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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YW15 KYG is a 2015 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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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What year was YW15 KYG registered?

YW15 KYG is a 2015 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 15 August 2015.

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The MOT history for YW15 KYG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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