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2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · GY13 LZU

GY13 LZU

2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2013. Recorded mileage 43,759 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN UP
Year / Origin
2013 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12 Dec 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
43,759 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
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Valid until 12 Dec 2026
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2013
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This vehicle presents an exceptionally clean MOT history with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 December 2025 at 43,759 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to December 2022, indicating a car that has been kept in a roadworthy state without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is notably low for a 2013 model, averaging roughly 3,366 miles per year. Between 7 December 2022 and 11 December 2025, the odometer increased by only 5,048 miles. This low usage suggests the car has lived a sheltered life, though the very low annual accumulation can sometimes indicate periods of prolonged standing. The absence of any advisories regarding brake discs, suspension bushes, or corrosion over the last four years is unusual for a vehicle of this age. While the record is clean, a buyer should still manually check for perished rubber seals and tyre cracking, as low-mileage cars often suffer from age-related degradation rather than wear-and-tear. The failure recorded on 13 December 2023 was resolved on the same day with no defects listed in the final pass, suggesting a minor administrative or quick-fix issue. Given the lack of structural or mechanical flags in the DVSA data, a physical inspection should focus on fluid condition and battery health to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from under-use.
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GY13 LZU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
  • 43,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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GY13 LZU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (GY13 LZU) between December 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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GY13 LZU Mileage History

  1. 07/12/202238,711 mi
  2. 13/12/202339,757 mi+1,046 mi
  3. 13/12/202339,757 mi
  4. 10/12/202441,741 mi+1,984 mi
  5. 11/12/202543,759 mi+2,018 mi

Average of roughly 1,676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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