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White · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc

V21 ALOMOT history

V21 ALO is a white petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 29,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

V21 ALO white Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
29,602 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 ALO
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 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 ALO was last recorded at 29,602 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 2,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
26,873 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,729 miles
Average per year
1,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,602 miles
  • 2025 – 26,873 miles
  • 2024 – 24,887 miles
  • 2023 – 21,818 miles
  • 2022 – 15,022 miles
  • 2021 – 12,365 miles
  • 2020 – 11,576 miles
  • 2019 – 11,032 miles
  • 2018 – 10,705 miles
  • 2017 – 10,158 miles
  • 2016 – 9,368 miles
  • 2015 – 8,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,602 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,602 miles (+2,729)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    29,602 miles
    Test number
    321296285345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass26,873 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    26,873 miles
    Test number
    599899082171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,887 miles (+3,069)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    24,887 miles
    Test number
    472467598011
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf,outer walls perishing,advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim,advise (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect advise (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise
  4. Pass21,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    21,818 miles
    Test number
    486490198753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail21,816 miles (+6,794)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,816 miles
    Test number
    468273225988
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass15,022 miles (+2,657)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    15,022 miles
    Test number
    121086036692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass12,365 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    12,365 miles
    Test number
    252163589962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass11,576 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    11,576 miles
    Test number
    946300505514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass11,032 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    11,032 miles
    Test number
    108287911797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass10,705 miles (+547)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    10,705 miles
    Test number
    384746931663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking
  11. Pass10,158 miles (+790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    10,158 miles
    Test number
    662382321852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)
  12. Pass9,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    9,368 miles
    Test number
    164765950142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking between tread
  13. Fail9,368 miles (+709)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,368 miles
    Test number
    692187814475
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking between tread
  14. Pass8,659 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    8,659 miles
    Test number
    536150975027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteSlight play in osf rack steering arm

Questions about V21 ALO

Does V21 ALO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 ALO is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 ALO?
The MOT on V21 ALO is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 ALO done?
V21 ALO was recorded at 29,602 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 1,840 miles a year.
Has V21 ALO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 ALO has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on V21 ALO 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 V21 ALO find?
V21 ALO passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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