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Volkswagen UP

Silver · Petrol · 2014 · 999 cc

L23 REKMOT history

L23 REK is a silver petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 79,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

L23 REK silver Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,671 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 REK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 REK was last recorded at 79,671 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,661 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
7,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,671 miles
  • 2024 – 74,318 miles
  • 2023 – 65,635 miles
  • 2022 – 60,732 miles
  • 2021 – 53,201 miles
  • 2020 – 45,071 miles
  • 2019 – 39,732 miles
  • 2018 – 32,207 miles
  • 2017 – 20,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,671 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Day time running light inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 8 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,671 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,671 miles
    Test number
    876439879915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Day time running light inoperative
  2. Fail79,661 miles (+5,343)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,661 miles
    Test number
    817571085006
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Day time running light inoperative
  3. Pass74,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    74,318 miles
    Test number
    526187704992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,310 miles (+8,675)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,310 miles
    Test number
    269581848030
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (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))
  5. Pass65,635 miles (+4,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    65,635 miles
    Test number
    540375673101
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass60,732 miles (+7,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,732 miles
    Test number
    137415777945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass53,201 miles (+8,130)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,201 miles
    Test number
    664978932415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,071 miles (+5,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,071 miles
    Test number
    500792891043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perished and cracked 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass39,732 miles (+7,525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    39,732 miles
    Test number
    211020622684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass32,207 miles (+11,868)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    32,207 miles
    Test number
    232153795089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    20,339 miles
    Test number
    243080091283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L23 REK

Does L23 REK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 REK is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L23 REK?
The MOT on L23 REK is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 REK done?
L23 REK was recorded at 79,671 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 7,200 miles a year.
Has L23 REK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 REK has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 REK 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 L23 REK find?
L23 REK passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted inner rim; offside front day time running light inoperative.

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