Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen UP

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 999 cc

LG13 VGZMOT history

LG13 VGZ is a red petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 7 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 36,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

LG13 VGZ red Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen UP, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
36,458 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,121 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LG13 VGZ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 VGZ
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
7 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 VGZ was last recorded at 36,458 miles on 22 May 2026, 2,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 May 2022: 28,316 miles, lower than 259,262 miles on 22 Jun 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
34,050 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,408 miles
Average per year
2,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,458 miles
  • 2025 – 34,050 miles
  • 2024 – 31,809 miles
  • 2023 – 30,576 miles
  • 2022 – 28,316 miles
  • 2021 – 259,262 miles
  • 2020 – 23,736 miles
  • 2019 – 21,574 miles
  • 2018 – 17,687 miles
  • 2017 – 15,547 miles
  • 2016 – 15,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,458 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,458 miles (+2,408)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    36,458 miles
    Test number
    238968570301
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass34,050 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    34,050 miles
    Test number
    199411918003
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  3. Fail34,050 miles (+2,241)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,050 miles
    Test number
    731331827799
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Pass31,809 miles (+1,233)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    31,809 miles
    Test number
    389715428395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass30,576 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    30,576 miles
    Test number
    496605596217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail30,575 miles (+2,259)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,575 miles
    Test number
    528652142032
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass28,316 miles (-230,946)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    28,316 miles
    Test number
    723347046615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass259,262 miles (+233,336)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    259,262 miles
    Test number
    565745309118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail25,926 miles (+2,190)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,926 miles
    Test number
    877102076745
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass23,736 miles (+2,162)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    23,736 miles
    Test number
    954148203356
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass21,574 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    21,574 miles
    Test number
    720959699091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,687 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    17,687 miles
    Test number
    300462760699
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Fail17,687 miles (+2,140)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,687 miles
    Test number
    698474564962
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass15,547 miles (+391)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    15,547 miles
    Test number
    665188728616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    15,156 miles
    Test number
    138869842933
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract

  16. Fail15,156 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,156 miles
    Test number
    588320676748
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract

Questions about LG13 VGZ

Does LG13 VGZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 VGZ is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 VGZ?
The MOT on LG13 VGZ is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 VGZ done?
LG13 VGZ was recorded at 36,458 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 2,121 miles a year.
Has LG13 VGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 VGZ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LG13 VGZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LG13 VGZ find?
LG13 VGZ passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 5 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LG13V registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.