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Volkswagen UP

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc

K21 BENMOT history

K21 BEN is a black petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 3 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 69,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

K21 BEN black Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen UP, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
69,365 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 BEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 BEN was last recorded at 69,365 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 7,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,887 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,478 miles
Average per year
5,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,365 miles
  • 2025 – 61,887 miles
  • 2024 – 56,486 miles
  • 2023 – 50,271 miles
  • 2022 – 44,652 miles
  • 2021 – 37,324 miles
  • 2020 – 32,986 miles
  • 2019 – 30,068 miles
  • 2018 – 24,382 miles
  • 2016 – 16,710 miles
  • 2015 – 12,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,365 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,365 miles (+7,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    69,365 miles
    Test number
    126046084397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass61,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    61,887 miles
    Test number
    561448389644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail61,887 miles (+5,401)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,887 miles
    Test number
    410735893570
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass56,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    56,486 miles
    Test number
    203289188023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail56,485 miles (+6,214)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,485 miles
    Test number
    110893359827
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass50,271 miles (+5,619)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    50,271 miles
    Test number
    919362994965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,652 miles (+7,328)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    44,652 miles
    Test number
    682586192757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,324 miles (+4,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    37,324 miles
    Test number
    739822538955
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner and outer side wall. would advise attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass32,986 miles (+2,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    32,986 miles
    Test number
    976182278848
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass30,068 miles (+5,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    30,068 miles
    Test number
    123294254325
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass24,382 miles (+7,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    24,382 miles
    Test number
    911143639896
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has small cracks in tread pattern

  12. Pass16,710 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    16,710 miles
    Test number
    824107235552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    12,530 miles
    Test number
    700709450619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 BEN

Does K21 BEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 BEN is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 BEN?
The MOT on K21 BEN is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 BEN done?
K21 BEN was recorded at 69,365 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,150 miles a year.
Has K21 BEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 BEN has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K21 BEN 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 K21 BEN find?
K21 BEN passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded.

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