Volkswagen UP
Red · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc
K18 TLFMOT history
K18 TLF is a red petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 108,750 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 108,750 mi
- At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,514 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K18 TLF
- 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
- 1 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K18 TLF was last recorded at 108,750 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 8,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,700 miles · 22 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,050 miles
- Average per year
- 7,514 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,750 miles
- 2025 – 100,700 miles
- 2024 – 90,069 miles
- 2023 – 78,358 miles
- 2022 – 69,897 miles
- 2021 – 62,025 miles
- 2020 – 58,005 miles
- 2019 – 53,931 miles
- 2018 – 48,321 miles
- 2017 – 39,942 miles
- 2016 – 32,538 miles
- 2015 – 26,460 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,750 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear axle corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm plus wearing both edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 11 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,750 miles (+8,050)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 108,750 miles
- Test number
- 698476167464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,700 miles (+10,631)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 100,700 miles
- Test number
- 668900020959
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass90,069 miles (+3)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 90,069 miles
- Test number
- 497025050536
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm plus wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades slight streaking
- AdvisoryWindscreen chip zone B less than 40mm
Fail90,066 miles (+11,708)2 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,066 miles
- Test number
- 870287755665
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve / hitting stop (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm plus wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades slight streaking
- AdvisoryWindscreen chip zone B less than 40mm
Pass78,358 miles (+8,461)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 78,358 miles
- Test number
- 979263983963
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,897 miles (+7,872)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 69,897 miles
- Test number
- 565569178550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,025 miles (+4,020)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 62,025 miles
- Test number
- 654812063104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,005 miles (+4,074)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 58,005 miles
- Test number
- 935391636162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,931 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 53,931 miles
- Test number
- 527985475972
- AdvisoryBoth front macpherson strut upper bearings becoming stiff
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has small areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail53,931 miles (+5,610)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,931 miles
- Test number
- 947085953598
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front macpherson strut upper bearings becoming stiff
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has small areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass48,321 miles (+8,379)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 48,321 miles
- Test number
- 904298351133
- AdvisoryBoth front mcphersons struts upper bearing assembly becoming stiff
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass39,942 miles (+7,404)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 39,942 miles
- Test number
- 975261011505
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
Pass32,538 miles (+6,078)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 32,538 miles
- Test number
- 895042569668
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,460 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 26,460 miles
- Test number
- 959006143928
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre getting low and worn on inner edge
Questions about K18 TLF
- Does K18 TLF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 TLF is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K18 TLF?
- The MOT on K18 TLF is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K18 TLF done?
- K18 TLF was recorded at 108,750 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 7,514 miles a year.
- Has K18 TLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K18 TLF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on K18 TLF 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 TLF find?
- K18 TLF passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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