Volkswagen UP
Black · Petrol · 2013 · 999 cc
L21 RPAMOT history
L21 RPA is a black petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 19 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 78,505 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 May 2027
- Mileage
- 78,505 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,346 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 RPA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- UP
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 19 Jul 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 RPA was last recorded at 78,505 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 9,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 69,431 miles · 1 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,074 miles
- Average per year
- 7,346 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,505 miles
- 2025 – 69,431 miles
- 2024 – 60,583 miles
- 2023 – 52,807 miles
- 2022 – 42,416 miles
- 2021 – 35,158 miles
- 2019 – 24,821 miles
- 2018 – 20,141 miles
- 2017 – 7,367 miles
- 2016 – 6,303 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,505 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer tread 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
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 Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 185/50*16
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 28 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,505 miles (+9,074)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2027
- Odometer
- 78,505 miles
- Test number
- 224440851521
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer tread 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,431 miles (+8,848)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2026
- Odometer
- 69,431 miles
- Test number
- 788008019584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,583 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2025
- Odometer
- 60,583 miles
- Test number
- 414061483566
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail60,583 miles (+7,776)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,583 miles
- Test number
- 548931910626
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/50*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM, EDGES & PERISHING 185/50*16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM, EDGES & PERISHED 185/50*16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM, EDGES & PERISHED 185/50*16 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass52,807 miles (+10,391)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 52,807 miles
- Test number
- 577782286174
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 185/50*16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM, EDGES ON LIMIT & PERISHED 185/50*16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 185/50*16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM, EDGES ON LIMIT & PERISHED 185/50*16 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,416 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 42,416 miles
- Test number
- 247980181491
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 185/50*16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, EDGES & PERISHING 185/50*16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 185/50*16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, EDGES & PERISHING 185/50*16 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail42,416 miles (+7,258)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,416 miles
- Test number
- 695975617892
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 185/50*16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, EDGES & PERISHING 185/50*16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 185/50*16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, EDGES & PERISHING 185/50*16 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass35,158 miles (+10,337)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 35,158 miles
- Test number
- 543252678747
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,821 miles (+4,680)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 24,821 miles
- Test number
- 310581091831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,141 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 20,141 miles
- Test number
- 168105814772
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,141 miles (+12,774)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,141 miles
- Test number
- 669612054355
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass7,367 miles (+1,064)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 7,367 miles
- Test number
- 269676755993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 6,303 miles
- Test number
- 866220665083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L21 RPA
- Does L21 RPA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 RPA is valid until 2 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 RPA?
- The MOT on L21 RPA is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 RPA done?
- L21 RPA was recorded at 78,505 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 7,346 miles a year.
- Has L21 RPA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 RPA has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on L21 RPA 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 L21 RPA find?
- L21 RPA passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer tread 3 mm.
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