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Volkswagen UP

White · Petrol · 2014 · 999 cc

A12 ELMMOT history

A12 ELM is a white petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 8 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 55,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

A12 ELM white Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen UP, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
55,013 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 ELM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
8 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 ELM was last recorded at 55,013 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 10,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,007 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,006 miles
Average per year
4,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,013 miles
  • 2025 – 45,007 miles
  • 2024 – 37,924 miles
  • 2023 – 34,222 miles
  • 2022 – 29,807 miles
  • 2021 – 26,249 miles
  • 2020 – 24,019 miles
  • 2019 – 21,104 miles
  • 2018 – 17,036 miles
  • 2017 – 12,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,013 miles

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 Brake backing plate slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake backing plate slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe Slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight pitting to inside edges of both front brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,013 miles (+10,006)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    55,013 miles
    Test number
    173141361005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass45,007 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    45,007 miles
    Test number
    177225416920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake backing plate slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake backing plate slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting slight corrosion

  3. Fail45,002 miles (+7,078)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,002 miles
    Test number
    465813521740
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake backing plate slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake backing plate slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting slight corrosion

  4. Pass37,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    37,924 miles
    Test number
    356593184297
    • AdvisorySlight pitting to inside edges of both front brake discs

  5. Fail37,924 miles (+3,702)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,924 miles
    Test number
    336137185180
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure
    • AdvisorySlight pitting to inside edges of both front brake discs

  6. Pass34,222 miles (+4,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    34,222 miles
    Test number
    191171298007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass29,807 miles (+3,558)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    29,807 miles
    Test number
    585568591073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,249 miles (+2,230)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    26,249 miles
    Test number
    872645655842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,019 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    24,019 miles
    Test number
    699557447378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail24,019 miles (+2,915)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,019 miles
    Test number
    761802209375
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass21,104 miles (+4,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    21,104 miles
    Test number
    100505829329
    • AdvisorySlight cracks on offside rear, offside front & nearside front tyres

  12. Pass17,036 miles (+4,262)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    17,036 miles
    Test number
    533773782203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    12,774 miles
    Test number
    407075276226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 ELM

Does A12 ELM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 ELM is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 ELM?
The MOT on A12 ELM is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 ELM done?
A12 ELM was recorded at 55,013 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 4,791 miles a year.
Has A12 ELM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 ELM has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on A12 ELM 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 A12 ELM find?
A12 ELM passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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