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Volkswagen UP

White · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc

S16 NEKMOT history

S16 NEK is a white petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 52,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

S16 NEK white Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen UP, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
52,526 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 NEK
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
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 NEK was last recorded at 52,526 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,526 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,526 miles
  • 2025 – 48,964 miles
  • 2024 – 46,115 miles
  • 2023 – 42,378 miles
  • 2022 – 40,126 miles
  • 2021 – 36,230 miles
  • 2020 – 34,280 miles
  • 2019 – 30,723 miles
  • 2018 – 30,152 miles
  • 2017 – 28,694 miles
  • 2016 – 27,437 miles
  • 2015 – 25,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,526 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt slow to retractRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoolant lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryLong travel at handbrake leverRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test LARGE SCREEN BLOCKING VIEW TO ROAD

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH N/S AND O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH N/S AND O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,526 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    52,526 miles
    Test number
    867163645442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryLong travel at handbrake lever
  2. Fail52,526 miles (+3,562)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,526 miles
    Test number
    631016300695
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryLong travel at handbrake lever
  3. Pass48,964 miles (+2,849)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    48,964 miles
    Test number
    999880132205
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap door not secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  4. Pass46,115 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    46,115 miles
    Test number
    652086615058
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test LARGE SCREEN BLOCKING VIEW TO ROAD
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  5. Fail46,114 miles (+3,736)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,114 miles
    Test number
    355988964571
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLITS/CRACKS BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH N/S AND O/S ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK WIPER CONDITION (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test LARGE SCREEN BLOCKING VIEW TO ROAD
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  6. Pass42,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    42,378 miles
    Test number
    116767511883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail42,378 miles (+2,252)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,378 miles
    Test number
    872188050968
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass40,126 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    40,126 miles
    Test number
    327766371923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,230 miles (+1,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    36,230 miles
    Test number
    205080363685
    • AdvisoryCentral Heatshield is loose
  10. Pass34,280 miles (+3,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    34,280 miles
    Test number
    322540564078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  11. Pass30,723 miles (+571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    30,723 miles
    Test number
    149120841295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass30,152 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    30,152 miles
    Test number
    467137926830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,694 miles (+1,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    28,694 miles
    Test number
    222044894504
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s and o/s rear tyres showing signs of perishing on tread.
  14. Pass27,437 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    27,437 miles
    Test number
    380556705449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,802 miles
    Test number
    256753265025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 NEK

Does S16 NEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 NEK is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 NEK?
The MOT on S16 NEK is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 NEK done?
S16 NEK was recorded at 52,526 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 2,396 miles a year.
Has S16 NEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 NEK has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S16 NEK 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 S16 NEK find?
S16 NEK passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front seatbelt slow to retract, and 6 more.

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