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Volkswagen UP

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc

K18 KBNMOT history

K18 KBN is a red petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 89,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

K18 KBN red Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen UP, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,363 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 KBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 KBN was last recorded at 89,363 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 6,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,768 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,595 miles
Average per year
6,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,363 miles
  • 2025 – 82,768 miles
  • 2024 – 77,242 miles
  • 2023 – 71,736 miles
  • 2022 – 67,199 miles
  • 2021 – 65,759 miles
  • 2020 – 62,749 miles
  • 2019 – 54,611 miles
  • 2018 – 43,526 miles
  • 2017 – 33,844 miles
  • 2016 – 25,224 miles
  • 2015 – 16,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,363 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,363 miles (+6,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,363 miles
    Test number
    497108079072
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass82,768 miles (+5,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,768 miles
    Test number
    575550456156
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass77,242 miles (+5,506)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    77,242 miles
    Test number
    579289785253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,736 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,736 miles
    Test number
    851018096178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,734 miles (+4,535)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,734 miles
    Test number
    264846951139
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass67,199 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,199 miles
    Test number
    191451434648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,759 miles
    Test number
    251937182572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail65,759 miles (+3,010)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,759 miles
    Test number
    980635778209
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,749 miles (+8,138)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    62,749 miles
    Test number
    149345344900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    54,611 miles
    Test number
    446812308848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,611 miles (+11,085)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,611 miles
    Test number
    559593065205
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass43,526 miles (+9,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,526 miles
    Test number
    627347901566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass33,844 miles (+8,620)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,844 miles
    Test number
    218603543017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass25,224 miles (+8,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,224 miles
    Test number
    859077331498
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass16,734 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    16,734 miles
    Test number
    828776565172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front wiper spliting

Questions about K18 KBN

Does K18 KBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 KBN is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 KBN?
The MOT on K18 KBN is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 KBN done?
K18 KBN was recorded at 89,363 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 6,778 miles a year.
Has K18 KBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 KBN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on K18 KBN 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 K18 KBN find?
K18 KBN passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside back bushes; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and both rear tyres.

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