Volkswagen UP
Red · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc
S26 ETSMOT history
S26 ETS is a red petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 29 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 24,199 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 24,199 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,574 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S26 ETS
- 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
- 29 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S26 ETS was last recorded at 24,199 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 3,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 20,424 miles · 8 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,775 miles
- Average per year
- 1,574 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 24,199 miles
- 2025 – 20,424 miles
- 2024 – 19,937 miles
- 2022 – 18,322 miles
- 2021 – 16,723 miles
- 2020 – 16,319 miles
- 2019 – 16,016 miles
- 2018 – 14,855 miles
- 2017 – 12,670 miles
- 2016 – 10,046 miles
- 2015 – 7,823 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass24,199 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
15 tests since 25 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass24,199 miles (+3,775)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 24,199 miles
- Test number
- 972221742486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,424 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 20,424 miles
- Test number
- 584074535111
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail20,414 miles (+477)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,414 miles
- Test number
- 992089398487
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass19,937 miles (+1,615)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 19,937 miles
- Test number
- 227832247810
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both the n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both the n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass18,322 miles (+57)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 18,322 miles
- Test number
- 547962149876
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail18,265 miles (+1,542)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,265 miles
- Test number
- 268500955109
- DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four tyres badly cracked on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass16,723 miles (+404)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 16,723 miles
- Test number
- 765704598203
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass16,319 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 16,319 miles
- Test number
- 115647823050
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail16,317 miles (+301)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,317 miles
- Test number
- 838897642362
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass16,016 miles (+1,161)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 16,016 miles
- Test number
- 312189198905
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass14,855 miles (+2,185)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 14,855 miles
- Test number
- 859546619386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,670 miles (+2,624)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 12,670 miles
- Test number
- 637835199351
- AdvisoryExhaust heat sheild loose
- AdvisoryN/s/f seat belt twisted
- AdvisoryO/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face
Pass10,046 miles (+2,223)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 10,046 miles
- Test number
- 122754725696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,823 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 7,823 miles
- Test number
- 931933282549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,823 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,823 miles
- Test number
- 717376509487
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about S26 ETS
- Does S26 ETS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 ETS is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S26 ETS?
- The MOT on S26 ETS is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S26 ETS done?
- S26 ETS was recorded at 24,199 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 1,574 miles a year.
- Has S26 ETS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S26 ETS has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on S26 ETS 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 S26 ETS find?
- S26 ETS passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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