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MK13 FTO

2013 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,921 mi
Last recorded83,921 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Up41,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 FTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 83,921 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear damage to reflector nsr

Fail 27 Apr 2026 83,921 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear damage to reflector nsr

Pass 15 May 2025 77,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 69,816 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 66,488 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 62,179 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 60,176 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 58,200 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 49,056 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 44,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low. 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low. 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

both rear brakes are binding very slightly but not detectable on the roller brake tester

both rear tyres cracking on tread area

damage to rear bumper on nearside rear but no sharp or protruding edges

front bumper offside corner displaced but not insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2018 44,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low. 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low. 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

both rear brakes are binding very slightly but not detectable on the roller brake tester

both rear tyres cracking on tread area

damage to rear bumper on nearside rear but no sharp or protruding edges

front bumper offside corner displaced but not insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2017 34,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 34,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 27,014 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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MK13 FTO is a 2013 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MK13 FTO registered?

MK13 FTO is a 2013 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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