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Volkswagen UP

White · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc

L5 VHHMOT history

L5 VHH is a white petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 70,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

L5 VHH white Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,743 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 VHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 VHH was last recorded at 70,743 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 2,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,110 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,633 miles
Average per year
6,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,743 miles
  • 2025 – 68,110 miles
  • 2024 – 64,147 miles
  • 2023 – 60,742 miles
  • 2022 – 56,976 miles
  • 2021 – 51,281 miles
  • 2020 – 47,332 miles
  • 2019 – 42,173 miles
  • 2018 – 33,997 miles
  • 2017 – 12,415 miles
  • 2016 – 8,833 miles
  • 2015 – 4,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,743 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Perished and cuts to tread
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade starting to splitRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,743 miles (+2,633)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,743 miles
    Test number
    288183742997
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Perished and cuts to tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade starting to split
  2. Pass68,110 miles (+3,963)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    68,110 miles
    Test number
    590269307872
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing mirror glass appears slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade starting to split
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Minor cuts to tread on all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass64,147 miles (+3,405)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    64,147 miles
    Test number
    578992551483
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTest carried out under wet conditions
  4. Pass60,742 miles (+3,766)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    60,742 miles
    Test number
    854926271990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,976 miles (+5,695)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    56,976 miles
    Test number
    319154419715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,281 miles (+3,949)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,281 miles
    Test number
    288010299029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,332 miles (+5,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,332 miles
    Test number
    825996528035
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass42,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,173 miles
    Test number
    519806624335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,173 miles (+8,176)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,173 miles
    Test number
    204451633330
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass33,997 miles (+21,582)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,997 miles
    Test number
    671235133597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    12,415 miles
    Test number
    897909804967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail12,415 miles (+3,582)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,415 miles
    Test number
    453643808690
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' bear (8.3.1e)
  13. Pass8,833 miles (+4,512)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    8,833 miles
    Test number
    375692764647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass4,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    4,321 miles
    Test number
    245105225273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 VHH

Does L5 VHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 VHH is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 VHH?
The MOT on L5 VHH is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 VHH done?
L5 VHH was recorded at 70,743 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 6,030 miles a year.
Has L5 VHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 VHH has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on L5 VHH 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 L5 VHH find?
L5 VHH passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 13 advisories: exhaust system corroded; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly perished, and 10 more.

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