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Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc

LB12 YTAMOT history

LB12 YTA is a blue petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 18 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,993 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 YTA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 YTA was last recorded at 118,993 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 5,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,265 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,728 miles
Average per year
9,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,993 miles
  • 2025 – 113,265 miles
  • 2024 – 101,079 miles
  • 2022 – 94,255 miles
  • 2021 – 85,510 miles
  • 2020 – 79,197 miles
  • 2019 – 56,529 miles
  • 2017 – 38,953 miles
  • 2016 – 30,275 miles
  • 2015 – 20,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,993 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCenter exhaust silensor casing cracked
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Daylight not working
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly bent into cylinder
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake oppration slightly lagging
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,993 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,993 miles
    Test number
    854163850406
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust silensor casing cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Daylight not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly bent into cylinder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake oppration slightly lagging
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail118,991 miles (+5,726)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,991 miles
    Test number
    227132291292
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust silensor casing cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Daylight not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly bent into cylinder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake oppration slightly lagging
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass113,265 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,265 miles
    Test number
    694571176642
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail113,214 miles (+12,135)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,214 miles
    Test number
    922182611143
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass101,079 miles (+6,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    101,079 miles
    Test number
    981210111369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass94,255 miles (+8,745)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,255 miles
    Test number
    417501618580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,510 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,510 miles
    Test number
    819895614371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,499 miles (+6,302)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,499 miles
    Test number
    741870006672
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass79,197 miles (+9,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,197 miles
    Test number
    371888298842
    • AdvisoryCentral Central exhaust heatshield damaged and insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass70,141 miles (+13,612)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    70,141 miles
    Test number
    586788806332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass56,529 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    56,529 miles
    Test number
    847749157927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,372 miles (+15,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,372 miles
    Test number
    620390999575
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass38,953 miles (+8,678)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,953 miles
    Test number
    102812654186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,275 miles (+9,875)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    30,275 miles
    Test number
    287375949709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    20,400 miles
    Test number
    931373727868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail20,400 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,400 miles
    Test number
    623600068485
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LB12 YTA

Does LB12 YTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 YTA is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 YTA?
The MOT on LB12 YTA 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 LB12 YTA done?
LB12 YTA was recorded at 118,993 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 9,284 miles a year.
Has LB12 YTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 YTA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 YTA 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 LB12 YTA find?
LB12 YTA passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: center exhaust silensor casing cracked; nearside front daylight not working; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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