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White · Petrol · 2013 · 999 cc

L55 BEDMOT history

L55 BED is a white petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 16 Jul 2013. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 83,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

L55 BED white Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2026
Mileage
83,364 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 BED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 BED was last recorded at 83,364 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 3,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,619 miles · 15 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,745 miles
Average per year
4,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,364 miles
  • 2024 – 79,619 miles
  • 2023 – 75,218 miles
  • 2022 – 70,931 miles
  • 2021 – 64,890 miles
  • 2019 – 54,570 miles
  • 2018 – 48,903 miles
  • 2017 – 42,756 miles
  • 2016 – 40,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,364 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 26 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,364 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,364 miles
    Test number
    751882975628
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail83,364 miles (+3,745)1 dangerous2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,364 miles
    Test number
    355770932070
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass79,619 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,619 miles
    Test number
    888085331905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail79,619 miles (+4,401)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,619 miles
    Test number
    572603502761
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass75,218 miles (+4,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,218 miles
    Test number
    722609738150
    • 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))
  6. Pass70,931 miles (+6,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    70,931 miles
    Test number
    786884436408
    • 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))
  7. Pass64,890 miles (+10,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    64,890 miles
    Test number
    176440631709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass54,570 miles (+5,667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,570 miles
    Test number
    884711032109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass48,903 miles (+6,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,903 miles
    Test number
    510634036594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass42,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,756 miles
    Test number
    287397821874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,756 miles (+2,335)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,756 miles
    Test number
    100608376180
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  12. Pass40,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,421 miles
    Test number
    280783414689
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L55 BED

Does L55 BED currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 BED expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 BED?
The MOT on L55 BED expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 BED done?
L55 BED was recorded at 83,364 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 4,757 miles a year.
Has L55 BED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 BED has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 BED 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 L55 BED find?
L55 BED passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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