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Volkswagen UP

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

L2 AAUMOT history

L2 AAU is a red petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 26 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 32,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

L2 AAU red Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen UP, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
32,222 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 AAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
26 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 AAU was last recorded at 32,222 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 1,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,872 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,350 miles
Average per year
2,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,222 miles
  • 2025 – 30,872 miles
  • 2024 – 28,890 miles
  • 2023 – 27,840 miles
  • 2022 – 25,534 miles
  • 2021 – 22,187 miles
  • 2020 – 18,292 miles
  • 2019 – 15,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,222 miles
  • AdvisoryFront steering components corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 13 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,222 miles (+1,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    32,222 miles
    Test number
    965634009431
    • AdvisoryFront steering components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass30,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    30,872 miles
    Test number
    700198876930
    • AdvisoryFront steering components corroded

  3. Fail30,870 miles (+1,980)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,870 miles
    Test number
    274102817833
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront steering components corroded

  4. Pass28,890 miles (+1,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    28,890 miles
    Test number
    982407464215
    • AdvisoryFront steering components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass27,840 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    27,840 miles
    Test number
    234375197575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail27,840 miles (+2,306)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,840 miles
    Test number
    157777224059
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass25,534 miles (+3,347)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    25,534 miles
    Test number
    597891675717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,187 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    22,187 miles
    Test number
    420610986420
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  9. Fail22,173 miles (+3,881)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,173 miles
    Test number
    660189368166
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Radiator leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from radiator (excessive)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass18,292 miles (+3,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    18,292 miles
    Test number
    181422834221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass15,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    15,139 miles
    Test number
    315410461331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 AAU

Does L2 AAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 AAU is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 AAU?
The MOT on L2 AAU is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 AAU done?
L2 AAU was recorded at 32,222 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 2,469 miles a year.
Has L2 AAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 AAU has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L2 AAU 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 L2 AAU find?
L2 AAU passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front steering components corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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