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Volkswagen UP

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 999 cc

LS13 DMUMOT history

LS13 DMU is a red petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 10 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

LS13 DMU red Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen UP, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
118,839 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS13 DMU
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
10 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS13 DMU was last recorded at 118,839 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 1,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,612 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,227 miles
Average per year
7,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,839 miles
  • 2025 – 117,612 miles
  • 2024 – 109,360 miles
  • 2023 – 103,801 miles
  • 2022 – 97,662 miles
  • 2021 – 91,027 miles
  • 2020 – 83,005 miles
  • 2019 – 72,369 miles
  • 2018 – 61,152 miles
  • 2017 – 49,731 miles
  • 2016 – 39,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,839 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre join (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear brake drum damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,839 miles (+1,227)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    118,839 miles
    Test number
    669329431748
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass117,612 miles (+67)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,612 miles
    Test number
    676380749273
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail117,545 miles (+8,185)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,545 miles
    Test number
    238989170025
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,360 miles (+50)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    109,360 miles
    Test number
    420736702113
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail109,310 miles (+5,509)1 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,310 miles
    Test number
    783546881680
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both headlights (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass103,801 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    103,801 miles
    Test number
    172135530708
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake drum damp

  7. Fail103,796 miles (+6,134)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,796 miles
    Test number
    960410783798
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake drum damp

  8. Pass97,662 miles (+6,635)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,662 miles
    Test number
    833479150455
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole split on it (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))

  9. Pass91,027 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,027 miles
    Test number
    294867120388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail90,995 miles (+7,990)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,995 miles
    Test number
    646831459659
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate lamp incorrect colour (Red)

  11. Pass83,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,005 miles
    Test number
    496721253139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail83,005 miles (+10,636)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,005 miles
    Test number
    213643097775
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass72,369 miles (+11,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,369 miles
    Test number
    907476374775
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass61,152 miles (+11,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,152 miles
    Test number
    776449110711
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass49,731 miles (+10,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,731 miles
    Test number
    212689540270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass39,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,196 miles
    Test number
    115051131206
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges

Questions about LS13 DMU

Does LS13 DMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 DMU is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS13 DMU?
The MOT on LS13 DMU is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS13 DMU done?
LS13 DMU was recorded at 118,839 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 7,653 miles a year.
Has LS13 DMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS13 DMU has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS13 DMU 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 LS13 DMU find?
LS13 DMU passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre join; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & perished, and 2 more.

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