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Red · Petrol · 2013 · 999 cc

LB05 EMSMOT history

LB05 EMS is a red petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 26 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,456 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 EMS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 EMS was last recorded at 97,456 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 5,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,911 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,545 miles
Average per year
7,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,456 miles
  • 2025 – 91,911 miles
  • 2024 – 86,766 miles
  • 2023 – 80,365 miles
  • 2022 – 75,784 miles
  • 2021 – 69,905 miles
  • 2020 – 61,848 miles
  • 2019 – 50,519 miles
  • 2018 – 41,655 miles
  • 2017 – 31,358 miles
  • 2016 – 18,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,456 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,456 miles
    Test number
    996626559333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,452 miles (+5,541)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,452 miles
    Test number
    376758421698
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass91,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    91,911 miles
    Test number
    661984152547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,911 miles (+5,145)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,911 miles
    Test number
    563191696327
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass86,766 miles (+6,401)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    86,766 miles
    Test number
    137236372165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,365 miles (+4,581)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    80,365 miles
    Test number
    349415379566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,784 miles (+5,879)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    75,784 miles
    Test number
    763506054156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,905 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,905 miles
    Test number
    838783344576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,904 miles (+8,056)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,904 miles
    Test number
    695768053920
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass61,848 miles (+11,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,848 miles
    Test number
    927977987005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  11. Pass50,519 miles (+8,864)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,519 miles
    Test number
    461017534766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,655 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,655 miles
    Test number
    313741826823
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & Outer Bald (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail41,655 miles (+10,297)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,655 miles
    Test number
    433313868032
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & Outer Bald (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass31,358 miles (+12,848)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    31,358 miles
    Test number
    467889777731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    18,510 miles
    Test number
    864469006977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail18,510 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,510 miles
    Test number
    863291831313
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LB05 EMS

Does LB05 EMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 EMS is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 EMS?
The MOT on LB05 EMS is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 EMS done?
LB05 EMS was recorded at 97,456 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 7,909 miles a year.
Has LB05 EMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 EMS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 EMS 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 LB05 EMS find?
LB05 EMS passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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