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2013 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · HN13 PBV

HN13 PBV

2013 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 56,812 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN UP
Year / Origin
2013 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 05 Aug 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
Recorded Mileage
56,812 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 05 Aug 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2013
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a stable and consistent maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 17 July 2025 at 56,812 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This streak of clean passes across the last five years indicates that the previous owners have maintained the vehicle effectively and that the car has not suffered recurring mechanical failures or structural degradation. The mileage profile is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,370 miles per year. Data shows a significant jump in usage between August 2021 at 34,054 miles and August 2022 at 46,066 miles, where the car covered over 12,000 miles in a single year. Since then, usage has regressed to to roughly 3,000 miles annually. This low annual mileage generally suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can increase the risk of age-related issues with stationary parts. While the MOT history is clean of flagged faults, a buyer should focus on components susceptible to age rather than just mileage. A physical inspection must check the rubber components, such as suspension bushes and tyre boots, which may perish or crack due to long periods of low use. The buyer should also examine the brake discs for corrosion or pitting, as low-use vehicles often suffer from surface rust if the calipers are not used frequently.
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HN13 PBV Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
  • 56,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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HN13 PBV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Jun 2026, 21:27
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Up (HN13 PBV) between August 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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HN13 PBV Mileage History

  1. 03/08/202246,066 mi
  2. 14/07/202350,512 mi+4,446 mi
  3. 30/07/202453,563 mi+3,051 mi
  4. 17/07/202556,812 mi+3,249 mi

Average of roughly 3,639 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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