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Volkswagen UP

White · Petrol · 2014 · 999 cc

L18 YFBMOT history

L18 YFB is a white petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 5 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 70,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

L18 YFB white Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,110 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 YFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
5 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 YFB was last recorded at 70,110 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 5,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
64,387 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,723 miles
Average per year
5,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,110 miles
  • 2025 – 64,387 miles
  • 2024 – 57,937 miles
  • 2023 – 50,376 miles
  • 2022 – 44,709 miles
  • 2021 – 41,043 miles
  • 2020 – 30,842 miles
  • 2019 – 23,903 miles
  • 2018 – 19,738 miles
  • 2017 – 17,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,110 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,110 miles (+5,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,110 miles
    Test number
    764910535929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass64,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    64,387 miles
    Test number
    564642875494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail64,380 miles (+6,443)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,380 miles
    Test number
    294035266522
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass57,937 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,937 miles
    Test number
    774598267926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,382 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    57,382 miles
    Test number
    909328639043
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (165/70/R14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail57,379 miles (+7,003)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,379 miles
    Test number
    519355447083
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (165/70/R14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass50,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,376 miles
    Test number
    388731099785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail50,375 miles (+5,666)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,375 miles
    Test number
    114488026217
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass44,709 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,709 miles
    Test number
    831669797361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,043 miles (+10,201)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,043 miles
    Test number
    427647643728
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass30,842 miles (+6,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    30,842 miles
    Test number
    443463613266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass23,903 miles (+4,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    23,903 miles
    Test number
    404184145416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass19,738 miles (+1,960)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    19,738 miles
    Test number
    498147731934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    17,778 miles
    Test number
    875412787229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 YFB

Does L18 YFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 YFB is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 YFB?
The MOT on L18 YFB is valid until 14 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 YFB done?
L18 YFB was recorded at 70,110 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 5,851 miles a year.
Has L18 YFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 YFB has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 YFB 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 YFB find?
L18 YFB passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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