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2020 Volkswagen UP Black Edition 1.0L Petrol · SM07 PJM

SM07 PJM

2020 Volkswagen UP Black Edition (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 11,448 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN UP BLACK EDITION
Year / Origin
2020 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
11,448 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

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SM07 PJM Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
  • 11,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

SM07 PJM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Volkswagen Up Black Edition (SM07 PJM) between September 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

SM07 PJM Mileage History

  1. 06/09/20236,487 mi
  2. 03/09/20248,687 mi+2,200 mi
  3. 29/09/202511,448 mi+2,761 mi

Average of roughly 2,403 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
67
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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