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Volkswagen UP

Silver · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc

K8 VWUMOT history

K8 VWU is a silver petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 21 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 75,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

K8 VWU silver Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen UP, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,306 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 VWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
21 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 VWU was last recorded at 75,306 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 1,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,420 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,886 miles
Average per year
5,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,306 miles
  • 2025 – 73,420 miles
  • 2024 – 72,550 miles
  • 2023 – 67,854 miles
  • 2022 – 57,784 miles
  • 2021 – 54,166 miles
  • 2020 – 51,407 miles
  • 2019 – 38,867 miles
  • 2018 – 29,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,306 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 23 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,306 miles (+1,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,306 miles
    Test number
    718886372143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass73,420 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    73,420 miles
    Test number
    237991197695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,550 miles (+4,696)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    72,550 miles
    Test number
    188338106800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,854 miles (+10,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    67,854 miles
    Test number
    816481579285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass57,784 miles (+3,618)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    57,784 miles
    Test number
    222171225851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,166 miles (+2,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    54,166 miles
    Test number
    617493168078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass51,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    51,407 miles
    Test number
    928470058142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail51,406 miles (+12,539)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,406 miles
    Test number
    558044911306
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass38,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,867 miles
    Test number
    606462186544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,867 miles (+9,453)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,867 miles
    Test number
    859783825696
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass29,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    29,414 miles
    Test number
    394538393902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 VWU

Does K8 VWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 VWU is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 VWU?
The MOT on K8 VWU is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 VWU done?
K8 VWU was recorded at 75,306 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,834 miles a year.
Has K8 VWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 VWU has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on K8 VWU 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 K8 VWU find?
K8 VWU passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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