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Volkswagen UP

White · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc

M5 LHSMOT history

M5 LHS is a white petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 53,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

M5 LHS white Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
53,136 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LHS was last recorded at 53,136 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 2,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,452 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,684 miles
Average per year
3,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,136 miles
  • 2025 – 50,452 miles
  • 2024 – 47,801 miles
  • 2023 – 45,357 miles
  • 2022 – 42,498 miles
  • 2021 – 38,540 miles
  • 2020 – 34,218 miles
  • 2019 – 30,523 miles
  • 2018 – 22,545 miles
  • 2017 – 20,645 miles
  • 2016 – 16,345 miles
  • 2015 – 11,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,136 miles

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear sub frame has been undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,136 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    53,136 miles
    Test number
    673078987207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,452 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    50,452 miles
    Test number
    136880093572
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame has been undersealed
  3. Fail50,450 miles (+2,649)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,450 miles
    Test number
    879712255749
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame has been undersealed
  4. Pass47,801 miles (+2,444)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    47,801 miles
    Test number
    257541142229
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass45,357 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    45,357 miles
    Test number
    919920642240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail45,356 miles (+2,858)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,356 miles
    Test number
    864879551025
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass42,498 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    42,498 miles
    Test number
    152607243653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
  8. Fail42,445 miles (+3,905)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,445 miles
    Test number
    308329205697
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
  9. Pass38,540 miles (+4,322)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    38,540 miles
    Test number
    453989990763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,218 miles (+3,695)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    34,218 miles
    Test number
    855327775520
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass30,523 miles (+7,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    30,523 miles
    Test number
    606260160135
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass22,545 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    22,545 miles
    Test number
    734972789619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,645 miles (+4,300)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    20,645 miles
    Test number
    396661615614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,345 miles (+4,930)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    16,345 miles
    Test number
    902047327659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    11,415 miles
    Test number
    537329855126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 LHS

Does M5 LHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LHS is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 LHS?
The MOT on M5 LHS is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 LHS done?
M5 LHS was recorded at 53,136 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 3,785 miles a year.
Has M5 LHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 LHS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 LHS 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 M5 LHS find?
M5 LHS passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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