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Volkswagen UP

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

W5 MCYMOT history

W5 MCY is a red petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 30 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 71,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

W5 MCY red Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen UP, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
71,497 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 MCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 MCY was last recorded at 71,497 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 10,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,179 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,318 miles
Average per year
6,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,497 miles
  • 2025 – 61,179 miles
  • 2024 – 48,331 miles
  • 2023 – 44,223 miles
  • 2022 – 42,214 miles
  • 2021 – 39,601 miles
  • 2020 – 36,088 miles
  • 2019 – 25,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,497 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 27 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    71,497 miles
    Test number
    219005451009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail71,497 miles (+10,318)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,497 miles
    Test number
    797624158465
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass61,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    61,179 miles
    Test number
    755783007925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail61,179 miles (+12,848)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,179 miles
    Test number
    571999906025
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass48,331 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    48,331 miles
    Test number
    940000328156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,223 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    44,223 miles
    Test number
    938506293627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,214 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    42,214 miles
    Test number
    571365544200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,601 miles (+3,513)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    39,601 miles
    Test number
    613945763691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,088 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    36,088 miles
    Test number
    405506373618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail36,057 miles (+11,007)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,057 miles
    Test number
    731896698106
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass25,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    25,050 miles
    Test number
    428952198325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 MCY

Does W5 MCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 MCY is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 MCY?
The MOT on W5 MCY is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 MCY done?
W5 MCY was recorded at 71,497 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 6,470 miles a year.
Has W5 MCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 MCY has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on W5 MCY 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 W5 MCY find?
W5 MCY passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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