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Volkswagen UP

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc

M230 OWNMOT history

M230 OWN is a red petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 20 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 44,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

M230 OWN 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 Sept 2027
Mileage
44,487 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M230 OWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M230 OWN was last recorded at 44,487 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 5,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
38,526 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,961 miles
Average per year
3,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,487 miles
  • 2025 – 38,526 miles
  • 2024 – 32,734 miles
  • 2023 – 25,911 miles
  • 2022 – 23,530 miles
  • 2021 – 23,042 miles
  • 2020 – 22,380 miles
  • 2019 – 21,631 miles
  • 2018 – 19,544 miles
  • 2017 – 16,413 miles
  • 2016 – 13,798 miles
  • 2015 – 10,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,487 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    44,487 miles
    Test number
    135762757319
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail44,483 miles (+5,957)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,483 miles
    Test number
    229622954089
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass38,526 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    38,526 miles
    Test number
    727676365928
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail38,526 miles (+5,792)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,526 miles
    Test number
    449855747638
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass32,734 miles (+6,823)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    32,734 miles
    Test number
    881485136538
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass25,911 miles (+2,381)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    25,911 miles
    Test number
    190460537898
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass23,530 miles (+488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    23,530 miles
    Test number
    538604090083
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass23,042 miles (+662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    23,042 miles
    Test number
    956036861668
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass22,380 miles (+749)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    22,380 miles
    Test number
    546924392259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass21,631 miles (+2,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    21,631 miles
    Test number
    970088114703
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components

  11. Pass19,544 miles (+3,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    19,544 miles
    Test number
    939785517765
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components

  12. Pass16,413 miles (+2,615)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    16,413 miles
    Test number
    344879136999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,798 miles (+3,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    13,798 miles
    Test number
    362746984401
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished

  14. Pass10,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    10,020 miles
    Test number
    137118931529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M230 OWN

Does M230 OWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M230 OWN is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on M230 OWN?
The MOT on M230 OWN is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M230 OWN done?
M230 OWN was recorded at 44,487 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 3,122 miles a year.
Has M230 OWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M230 OWN has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on M230 OWN 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 M230 OWN find?
M230 OWN passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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