Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Volkswagen Take Up?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Volkswagen Take Up?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Volkswagen Take Up?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2013 Volkswagen Take Up reliable?

Based on MOT data from 177 vehicles, the 2013 Volkswagen Take Up has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Volkswagen Take Up?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Volkswagen Take Up (2013)

177 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.8% first-time pass rate

2013 Volkswagen Take Up

CarHunch analysed 177 real MOT records for the 2013 Volkswagen Take Up. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 VW Up struggles at MOT time compared to the UK average, with a 71% first-time pass rate against the national 80%—meaning roughly one in three examples will fail their test. There are no dangerous defects on record and no safety advisories to worry about, which is genuinely reassuring for a budget city car.

At 53,000 miles median, these Up models have covered relatively modest distance for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.34 per vehicle suggests most issues are minor when they do arise. If you're shopping for one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection to catch the common problems early—nine in ten passing examples should give you a realistic sense of what you're taking on.

We have limited data for the 2013 Volkswagen Take Up — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.34

Over 5.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

53k

Middle half: 41k–70k

For context

These stats describe 177 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 177 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Other (75%)	132	94.4%	0.46

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Volkswagen Take Up vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

52,662

typical

41,372

low mileage

69,842

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Volkswagen Take Up vehicles fall between 41,372 and 69,842 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 41,372 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 41,372–69,842 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Volkswagen Take Ups sit.

⚠ Over 94,286 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Volkswagen Take Up — Still on the Road

Most 2013 Volkswagen Take Ups are still being driven.

Strong survival — 109 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.34

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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