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Volkswagen UP

White · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc

LP12 VELMOT history

LP12 VEL is a white petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 10 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 66,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LP12 VEL white Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen UP, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
66,417 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 VEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
UP
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 VEL was last recorded at 66,417 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 4,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,035 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,382 miles
Average per year
5,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,417 miles
  • 2024 – 62,035 miles
  • 2023 – 56,382 miles
  • 2022 – 50,557 miles
  • 2021 – 41,469 miles
  • 2019 – 28,612 miles
  • 2018 – 24,485 miles
  • 2017 – 19,476 miles
  • 2015 – 12,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,417 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,417 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    66,417 miles
    Test number
    563005892327
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail66,417 miles (+4,382)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,417 miles
    Test number
    235804040868
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass62,035 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    62,035 miles
    Test number
    619360993770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail62,035 miles (+5,653)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,035 miles
    Test number
    137346876698
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass56,382 miles (+5,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    56,382 miles
    Test number
    699824211255
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass50,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    50,557 miles
    Test number
    903300163423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,557 miles (+9,088)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,557 miles
    Test number
    204652864889
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass41,469 miles (+4,361)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    41,469 miles
    Test number
    972038481343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,108 miles (+8,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    37,108 miles
    Test number
    184054256935
    • 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))
  10. Pass28,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    28,612 miles
    Test number
    312658674426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail28,612 miles (+4,127)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,612 miles
    Test number
    234610162566
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass24,485 miles (+5,009)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    24,485 miles
    Test number
    525726588639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,476 miles (+6,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    19,476 miles
    Test number
    151911169956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass12,697 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    12,697 miles
    Test number
    626111815258
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LP12 VEL

Does LP12 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 VEL is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP12 VEL?
The MOT on LP12 VEL is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 VEL done?
LP12 VEL was recorded at 66,417 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 5,183 miles a year.
Has LP12 VEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 VEL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LP12 VEL 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 VEL find?
LP12 VEL passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear.

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