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Volkswagen UP

Silver · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

LP16 COUMOT history

LP16 COU is a silver petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 31 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 67,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

LP16 COU silver Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
67,858 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP16 COU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP16 COU was last recorded at 67,858 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 6,398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,460 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,398 miles
Average per year
8,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,858 miles
  • 2025 – 61,460 miles
  • 2024 – 55,583 miles
  • 2023 – 48,504 miles
  • 2022 – 33,254 miles
  • 2021 – 21,066 miles
  • 2020 – 13,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,858 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

8 tests since 13 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,858 miles (+6,398)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    67,858 miles
    Test number
    367271009513
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass61,460 miles (+5,877)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    61,460 miles
    Test number
    651712265427
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass55,583 miles (+7,079)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    55,583 miles
    Test number
    873887863066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass48,504 miles (+15,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    48,504 miles
    Test number
    431023928325
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass33,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    33,254 miles
    Test number
    464618631070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail33,254 miles (+12,188)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,254 miles
    Test number
    488202987046
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass21,066 miles (+7,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    21,066 miles
    Test number
    432511423371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass13,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    13,108 miles
    Test number
    665865929873
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Questions about LP16 COU

Does LP16 COU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP16 COU is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP16 COU?
The MOT on LP16 COU is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP16 COU done?
LP16 COU was recorded at 67,858 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 8,698 miles a year.
Has LP16 COU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP16 COU has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LP16 COU 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 LP16 COU find?
LP16 COU passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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