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Volkswagen UP

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

LR16 XYUMOT history

LR16 XYU is a red petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 4 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 74,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

LR16 XYU red Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen UP, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
74,672 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR16 XYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
4 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR16 XYU was last recorded at 74,672 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 6,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,796 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,876 miles
Average per year
7,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,672 miles
  • 2024 – 67,796 miles
  • 2023 – 65,113 miles
  • 2022 – 58,585 miles
  • 2021 – 36,101 miles
  • 2020 – 29,208 miles
  • 2019 – 21,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,672 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 22 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    74,672 miles
    Test number
    799234029577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail74,672 miles (+6,876)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,672 miles
    Test number
    257366492222
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass67,796 miles (+2,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,796 miles
    Test number
    371907398472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass65,113 miles (+6,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,113 miles
    Test number
    784635820245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass58,585 miles (+22,484)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,585 miles
    Test number
    591923023082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,101 miles
    Test number
    559647401346
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail36,101 miles (+6,893)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,101 miles
    Test number
    601836123334
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass29,208 miles (+8,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    29,208 miles
    Test number
    179712136926
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass21,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    21,062 miles
    Test number
    668408955920
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sidfes (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about LR16 XYU

Does LR16 XYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR16 XYU is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR16 XYU?
The MOT on LR16 XYU is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR16 XYU done?
LR16 XYU was recorded at 74,672 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 7,854 miles a year.
Has LR16 XYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR16 XYU has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR16 XYU 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 LR16 XYU find?
LR16 XYU passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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