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Volkswagen UP

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc

LP12 UVUMOT history

LP12 UVU is a black petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 17 Aug 2012. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 78,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

LP12 UVU black Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
78,145 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 UVU
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
17 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 UVU was last recorded at 78,145 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 4,905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,240 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,905 miles
Average per year
5,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,145 miles
  • 2024 – 73,240 miles
  • 2023 – 67,161 miles
  • 2022 – 62,241 miles
  • 2021 – 55,465 miles
  • 2020 – 48,960 miles
  • 2019 – 41,003 miles
  • 2018 – 37,208 miles
  • 2017 – 34,526 miles
  • 2016 – 27,802 miles
  • 2015 – 21,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,145 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,145 miles (+4,905)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,145 miles
    Test number
    577346555001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass73,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,240 miles
    Test number
    383194940665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,240 miles (+6,079)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,240 miles
    Test number
    690738495478
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass67,161 miles (+4,920)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,161 miles
    Test number
    691109188012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass62,241 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    62,241 miles
    Test number
    496236600297
    • 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))

  6. Fail62,163 miles (+6,698)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,163 miles
    Test number
    407417089851
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 55 r15 82v (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  7. Pass55,465 miles (+6,505)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    55,465 miles
    Test number
    171252939830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    48,960 miles
    Test number
    446170376585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail48,960 miles (+7,957)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,960 miles
    Test number
    643724575836
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass41,003 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    41,003 miles
    Test number
    888883181340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,208 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    37,208 miles
    Test number
    646235031141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,526 miles (+6,724)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    34,526 miles
    Test number
    874314967182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,802 miles (+5,867)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    27,802 miles
    Test number
    213291796260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    21,935 miles
    Test number
    365529905484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 UVU

Does LP12 UVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP12 UVU expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP12 UVU?
The MOT on LP12 UVU expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP12 UVU done?
LP12 UVU was recorded at 78,145 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 5,489 miles a year.
Has LP12 UVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 UVU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LP12 UVU 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 LP12 UVU find?
LP12 UVU passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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