Volkswagen UP
Red · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc
L18 GDPMOT history
L18 GDP is a red petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 25 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 96,467 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 96,467 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,026 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 GDP
- 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
- 25 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 GDP was last recorded at 96,467 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 1,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,248 miles · 5 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,219 miles
- Average per year
- 6,026 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,467 miles
- 2025 – 95,248 miles
- 2024 – 92,795 miles
- 2023 – 84,245 miles
- 2022 – 77,242 miles
- 2021 – 74,776 miles
- 2020 – 70,982 miles
- 2019 – 67,807 miles
- 2018 – 63,367 miles
- 2017 – 56,472 miles
- 2016 – 43,623 miles
- 2015 – 29,744 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,467 miles
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
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.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear wiper blade damaging glass
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 18 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,467 miles (+1,219)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 96,467 miles
- Test number
- 366560151144
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass95,248 miles (+2,453)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 95,248 miles
- Test number
- 361740568828
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass92,795 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 92,795 miles
- Test number
- 751645235679
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade damaging glass
Fail92,795 miles (+8,550)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,795 miles
- Test number
- 497306346439
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade damaging glass
Pass84,245 miles (+7,003)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 84,245 miles
- Test number
- 439368223657
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Pass77,242 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 77,242 miles
- Test number
- 487382603254
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail77,241 miles (+2,465)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,241 miles
- Test number
- 733505849497
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAirbox insecure and rattling
Pass74,776 miles (+3,794)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 74,776 miles
- Test number
- 193608968097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,982 miles (+3,175)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 70,982 miles
- Test number
- 727743804657
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass67,807 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 67,807 miles
- Test number
- 916471488268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,807 miles (+4,440)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,807 miles
- Test number
- 879739356300
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Pass63,367 miles (+6,895)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 63,367 miles
- Test number
- 290276525002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,472 miles (+12,849)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 56,472 miles
- Test number
- 647158376757
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,623 miles (+13,879)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 43,623 miles
- Test number
- 743885597756
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,744 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 29,744 miles
- Test number
- 507299095101
- NoteBoth rear tyres and nearside front tyre tread depths 3mm (limit 1.6mm)
Questions about L18 GDP
- Does L18 GDP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 GDP is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 GDP?
- The MOT on L18 GDP is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 GDP done?
- L18 GDP was recorded at 96,467 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 6,026 miles a year.
- Has L18 GDP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 GDP has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on L18 GDP 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 L18 GDP find?
- L18 GDP passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear subframe corroded.
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