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Black · Petrol · 2013 · 999 cc

L26 AHLMOT history

L26 AHL is a black petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 19 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 135,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

L26 AHL black Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,058 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 AHL
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 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 AHL was last recorded at 135,058 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 9,911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
125,147 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,911 miles
Average per year
9,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,058 miles
  • 2025 – 125,147 miles
  • 2024 – 115,691 miles
  • 2023 – 113,001 miles
  • 2022 – 105,855 miles
  • 2021 – 97,298 miles
  • 2020 – 79,386 miles
  • 2019 – 69,970 miles
  • 2018 – 62,652 miles
  • 2017 – 54,115 miles
  • 2016 – 41,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,058 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,058 miles (+9,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,058 miles
    Test number
    966240577220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass125,147 miles (+9,456)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,147 miles
    Test number
    451966194032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,691 miles (+2,690)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,691 miles
    Test number
    857326749296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,001 miles (+7,146)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,001 miles
    Test number
    522217500996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,855 miles (+4,677)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    105,855 miles
    Test number
    574665338777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,178 miles (+3,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,178 miles
    Test number
    888233992039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    97,298 miles
    Test number
    329810407347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail97,298 miles (+17,912)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,298 miles
    Test number
    219465203312
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass79,386 miles (+9,416)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,386 miles
    Test number
    815649098080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,970 miles (+7,318)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,970 miles
    Test number
    269598425091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,652 miles (+8,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,652 miles
    Test number
    261406573314
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a screw in the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass54,115 miles (+13,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,115 miles
    Test number
    685552629567
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass41,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,055 miles
    Test number
    700843929361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 AHL

Does L26 AHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 AHL is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 AHL?
The MOT on L26 AHL is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 AHL done?
L26 AHL was recorded at 135,058 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 9,490 miles a year.
Has L26 AHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 AHL has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L26 AHL 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 L26 AHL find?
L26 AHL passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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