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Volkswagen UP

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc

LA12 ECFMOT history

LA12 ECF is a black petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 15 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 24,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LA12 ECF black Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
24,052 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 ECF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 ECF was last recorded at 24,052 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
23,913 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
139 miles
Average per year
221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 24,052 miles
  • 2025 – 23,913 miles
  • 2024 – 23,730 miles
  • 2023 – 23,627 miles
  • 2022 – 23,538 miles
  • 2021 – 23,284 miles
  • 2020 – 23,252 miles
  • 2019 – 23,200 miles
  • 2018 – 22,931 miles
  • 2017 – 22,673 miles
  • 2016 – 22,154 miles
  • 2015 – 21,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,052 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,052 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    24,052 miles
    Test number
    642156015886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass23,913 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    23,913 miles
    Test number
    836163083741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass23,730 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    23,730 miles
    Test number
    539416338235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,627 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    23,627 miles
    Test number
    896137606842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    23,538 miles
    Test number
    270132320703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail23,538 miles (+254)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,538 miles
    Test number
    684146181810
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass23,284 miles (+32)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    23,284 miles
    Test number
    696913214151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres nearly 10 years old.
  8. Pass23,252 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    23,252 miles
    Test number
    269483427166
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to crack
  9. Pass23,200 miles (+269)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    23,200 miles
    Test number
    470305935116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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. Pass22,931 miles (+258)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    22,931 miles
    Test number
    207069936686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass22,673 miles (+519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    22,673 miles
    Test number
    810853937831
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  12. Pass22,154 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    22,154 miles
    Test number
    127259519591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,641 miles
    Test number
    366737662721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 ECF

Does LA12 ECF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 ECF is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 ECF?
The MOT on LA12 ECF is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 ECF done?
LA12 ECF was recorded at 24,052 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 221 miles a year.
Has LA12 ECF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 ECF has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LA12 ECF 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 LA12 ECF find?
LA12 ECF passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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