Volkswagen UP
Red · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc
LL12 XEWMOT history
LL12 XEW is a red petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 22 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 114,242 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 114,242 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,883 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL12 XEW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- UP
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 22 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL12 XEW was last recorded at 114,242 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Jul 2021: 82,313 miles, lower than 83,173 miles on 10 Jul 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 114,242 miles · 2 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,883 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,242 miles
- 2025 – 111,625 miles
- 2024 – 104,789 miles
- 2023 – 100,464 miles
- 2022 – 93,739 miles
- 2021 – 82,313 miles
- 2020 – 74,913 miles
- 2019 – 63,799 miles
- 2018 – 52,173 miles
- 2017 – 49,484 miles
- 2016 – 42,006 miles
- 2015 – 36,673 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,242 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front heatshield insceureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 28 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,242 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 114,242 miles
- Test number
- 246046301860
- AdvisoryCentral Front heatshield insceure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail114,242 miles (+2,617)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,242 miles
- Test number
- 358912880239
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front heatshield insceure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate insecure but still holding on
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 111,625 miles
- Test number
- 981386444230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,625 miles (+6,836)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,625 miles
- Test number
- 369997991178
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass104,789 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 104,789 miles
- Test number
- 962624601727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,789 miles (+4,325)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,789 miles
- Test number
- 800077448349
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass100,464 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 100,464 miles
- Test number
- 385199266885
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust heatshield loose but secure
Fail100,464 miles (+6,725)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,464 miles
- Test number
- 459626354783
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust heatshield loose but secure
Pass93,739 miles (+11,426)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 93,739 miles
- Test number
- 862275540913
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHeatsheild loose but still secure
Pass82,313 miles (-860)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 82,313 miles
- Test number
- 342548243469
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail83,173 miles (+8,260)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,173 miles
- Test number
- 920852564139
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,913 miles (+11,114)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 74,913 miles
- Test number
- 578975482580
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
Pass63,799 miles (+11,626)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 63,799 miles
- Test number
- 609498145167
- 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))
Pass52,173 miles (+2,689)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 52,173 miles
- Test number
- 136202200475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,484 miles (+7,478)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 49,484 miles
- Test number
- 690450242981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,006 miles (+5,333)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 42,006 miles
- Test number
- 447572755668
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass36,673 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 36,673 miles
- Test number
- 246628745127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL12 XEW
- Does LL12 XEW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 XEW is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL12 XEW?
- The MOT on LL12 XEW is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL12 XEW done?
- LL12 XEW was recorded at 114,242 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 6,883 miles a year.
- Has LL12 XEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL12 XEW has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL12 XEW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LL12 XEW find?
- LL12 XEW passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: central front heatshield insceure; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.
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