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Volkswagen UP

Orange · Petrol · 2014 · 999 cc

F5 BYSMOT history

F5 BYS is an orange petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 15 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 103,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

F5 BYS orange Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen UP, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,842 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 BYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
15 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 BYS was last recorded at 103,842 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 3,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2021: 17,308 miles, lower than 71,728 miles on 10 Mar 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
100,081 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,761 miles
Average per year
8,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,842 miles
  • 2025 – 100,081 miles
  • 2024 – 95,318 miles
  • 2023 – 90,384 miles
  • 2022 – 84,172 miles
  • 2021 – 17,308 miles
  • 2020 – 71,728 miles
  • 2019 – 55,367 miles
  • 2018 – 31,563 miles
  • 2017 – 26,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,842 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryOil level low & bonnet stay missing

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,842 miles
    Test number
    152840861658
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil level low & bonnet stay missing

  2. Fail103,823 miles (+3,742)4 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,823 miles
    Test number
    129485939185
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low NS & OS (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil level low & bonnet stay missing

  3. Pass100,081 miles (+4,763)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,081 miles
    Test number
    607192491005
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside front daytime running light inoperative

  4. Pass95,318 miles (+4,934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,318 miles
    Test number
    555378646533
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged Slight damage to O/S/F tyre inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass90,384 miles (+6,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    90,384 miles
    Test number
    993024952667
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass84,172 miles (+66,864)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,172 miles
    Test number
    951040105887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass17,308 miles (-54,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    17,308 miles
    Test number
    324312827880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass71,728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,728 miles
    Test number
    406293329118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail71,728 miles (+16,361)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,728 miles
    Test number
    679046152723
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass55,367 miles (+23,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,367 miles
    Test number
    695396139528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass31,563 miles (+4,827)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,563 miles
    Test number
    914106506435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    26,736 miles
    Test number
    178978387732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 BYS

Does F5 BYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 BYS is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 BYS?
The MOT on F5 BYS is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 BYS done?
F5 BYS was recorded at 103,842 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 8,679 miles a year.
Has F5 BYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 BYS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on F5 BYS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F5 BYS find?
F5 BYS passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; oil level low & bonnet stay missing.

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