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Volkswagen UP

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 999 cc

Y18 LVJMOT history

Y18 LVJ is a red petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 12 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 78,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

Y18 LVJ red Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen UP, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
78,572 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 LVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
12 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 LVJ was last recorded at 78,572 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 6,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,040 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,532 miles
Average per year
5,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,572 miles
  • 2025 – 72,040 miles
  • 2024 – 65,130 miles
  • 2023 – 57,224 miles
  • 2022 – 46,442 miles
  • 2021 – 34,839 miles
  • 2020 – 34,588 miles
  • 2019 – 33,050 miles
  • 2018 – 30,383 miles
  • 2017 – 25,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,572 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,572 miles (+6,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    78,572 miles
    Test number
    176560747180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass72,040 miles (+6,910)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    72,040 miles
    Test number
    627498189125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,130 miles (+7,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    65,130 miles
    Test number
    808761748665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass57,224 miles (+10,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    57,224 miles
    Test number
    214115210337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass46,442 miles (+11,603)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    46,442 miles
    Test number
    787943837350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,839 miles (+251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    34,839 miles
    Test number
    287550646313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass34,588 miles (+1,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,588 miles
    Test number
    308283782562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass33,050 miles (+2,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    33,050 miles
    Test number
    649009088707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass30,383 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    30,383 miles
    Test number
    101175187883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail30,383 miles (+4,725)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,383 miles
    Test number
    404653052472
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass25,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    25,658 miles
    Test number
    144222140422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about Y18 LVJ

Does Y18 LVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 LVJ is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 LVJ?
The MOT on Y18 LVJ is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 LVJ done?
Y18 LVJ was recorded at 78,572 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,846 miles a year.
Has Y18 LVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 LVJ has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on Y18 LVJ 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 Y18 LVJ find?
Y18 LVJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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