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Blue · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc

LB15 GDAMOT history

LB15 GDA is a blue petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 19 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 88,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,828 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB15 GDA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
19 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB15 GDA was last recorded at 88,828 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 17,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,424 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
17,404 miles
Average per year
10,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,828 miles
  • 2024 – 71,424 miles
  • 2023 – 60,533 miles
  • 2022 – 50,481 miles
  • 2021 – 41,284 miles
  • 2020 – 32,418 miles
  • 2019 – 15,835 miles
  • 2018 – 10,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,828 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Daytime running lamp inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp inoperative
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Fog light inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Exhaust/underbody heat shield damaged and insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,828 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,828 miles
    Test number
    642445112971
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Daytime running lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail88,828 miles (+17,404)1 dangerous1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,828 miles
    Test number
    387453163835
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Daytime running lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning lamp illuminated

  3. Pass71,424 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    71,424 miles
    Test number
    915633357840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail71,424 miles (+10,891)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,424 miles
    Test number
    500583579420
    • DangerousFront Radiator insecure
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,533 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    60,533 miles
    Test number
    514250059614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail60,533 miles (+10,052)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,533 miles
    Test number
    881056469713
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside daytime running lamp inoperative

  7. Pass50,481 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    50,481 miles
    Test number
    185718285317
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust/underbody heat shield damaged and insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Daytime running lamp (DRL) inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Parking pass (expired) obstructing driver's view (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail50,481 miles (+9,197)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,481 miles
    Test number
    437148283527
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust/underbody heat shield damaged and insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Daytime running lamp (DRL) inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Parking pass (expired) obstructing driver's view (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Deep cut in tread, almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass41,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    41,284 miles
    Test number
    327010158014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,284 miles (+8,866)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,284 miles
    Test number
    187824165163
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass32,418 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    32,418 miles
    Test number
    924447678157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail32,418 miles (+16,583)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,418 miles
    Test number
    654198310153
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens missing ACCIDENT DAMAGED (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO MINIMUM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0MM INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass15,835 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    15,835 miles
    Test number
    212077647109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,407 miles (+5,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    15,407 miles
    Test number
    964201448426
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass10,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    10,346 miles
    Test number
    429341184802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB15 GDA

Does LB15 GDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB15 GDA is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB15 GDA?
The MOT on LB15 GDA is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB15 GDA done?
LB15 GDA was recorded at 88,828 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 10,485 miles a year.
Has LB15 GDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB15 GDA has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB15 GDA 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 LB15 GDA find?
LB15 GDA passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: registration plate lamp insecure; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 6 more.

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