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Volkswagen UP

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 999 cc

B5 VLLMOT history

B5 VLL is a black petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 21 Feb 2017. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 30,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

B5 VLL black Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen UP, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
30,625 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B5 VLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
21 Feb 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B5 VLL was last recorded at 30,625 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,625 miles · 19 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,625 miles
  • 2025 – 30,488 miles
  • 2024 – 27,313 miles
  • 2023 – 23,821 miles
  • 2022 – 19,917 miles
  • 2021 – 16,932 miles
  • 2020 – 14,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,625 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Apr 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    30,625 miles
    Test number
    170149187286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail30,625 miles (+137)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,625 miles
    Test number
    168861959782
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass30,488 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    30,488 miles
    Test number
    219095767132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail30,481 miles (+3,168)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,481 miles
    Test number
    216845246989
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass27,313 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    27,313 miles
    Test number
    915686974034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail27,279 miles (+3,458)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,279 miles
    Test number
    811729183442
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass23,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    23,821 miles
    Test number
    691916645610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail23,819 miles (+3,902)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,819 miles
    Test number
    481710280793
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
  9. Pass19,917 miles (+2,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    19,917 miles
    Test number
    401357423786
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass16,932 miles (+2,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    16,932 miles
    Test number
    914799447860
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and corroded on inner braking surface. both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass14,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    14,560 miles
    Test number
    102266410196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Fail14,560 miles2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,560 miles
    Test number
    287047722733
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about B5 VLL

Does B5 VLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B5 VLL is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on B5 VLL?
The MOT on B5 VLL is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B5 VLL done?
B5 VLL was recorded at 30,625 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 2,801 miles a year.
Has B5 VLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B5 VLL has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on B5 VLL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on B5 VLL find?
B5 VLL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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