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Red · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc

LP12 ZCYMOT history

LP12 ZCY is a red petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 121,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

LP12 ZCY red Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen UP, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
121,703 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 ZCY
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
27 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 ZCY was last recorded at 121,703 miles on 22 May 2026, 4,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,260 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,443 miles
Average per year
7,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,703 miles
  • 2025 – 117,260 miles
  • 2024 – 112,229 miles
  • 2023 – 107,641 miles
  • 2022 – 104,052 miles
  • 2021 – 92,242 miles
  • 2020 – 88,091 miles
  • 2019 – 84,359 miles
  • 2018 – 77,424 miles
  • 2017 – 67,252 miles
  • 2016 – 59,766 miles
  • 2015 – 43,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,703 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre's close to 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.

  • Front Service brake excessively fluctuating

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worm and slightly cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear main axle bushes slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear rear axle is corroded, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Advise rear wiper not clearing screen very well.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    121,703 miles
    Test number
    967938780348
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre's close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail121,703 miles (+4,443)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,703 miles
    Test number
    752469702653
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre's close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass117,260 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,260 miles
    Test number
    530749476647
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worm and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear main axle bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle is corroded, but not seriously weakened

  4. Fail117,260 miles (+5,031)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,260 miles
    Test number
    762472818852
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worm and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear main axle bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle is corroded, but not seriously weakened

  5. Pass112,229 miles (+4,588)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    112,229 miles
    Test number
    682470080238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,641 miles (+3,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    107,641 miles
    Test number
    226841783555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass104,052 miles (+11,810)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    104,052 miles
    Test number
    378442693105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,242 miles (+4,151)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,242 miles
    Test number
    191694534699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,091 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,091 miles
    Test number
    392875201548
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear wiper not clearing screen very well.

  10. Fail88,090 miles (+3,731)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,090 miles
    Test number
    210679314195
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r tyre worn to wear limit and light cracking in centre of tread.
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear wiper not clearing screen very well.

  11. Pass84,359 miles (+6,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    84,359 miles
    Test number
    779636408624
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm level.

  12. Pass77,424 miles (+10,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,424 miles
    Test number
    252404579691
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front and n/s/r tyres are on the wear bar limit. o/s/r tyre starting to crack on the tread pattern.

  13. Pass67,252 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,252 miles
    Test number
    342758018675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  14. Fail67,252 miles (+7,486)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,252 miles
    Test number
    392219992769
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing

  15. Pass59,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,766 miles
    Test number
    182022087297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Fail59,766 miles (+16,495)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,766 miles
    Test number
    799164566683
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear knotches at outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass43,271 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,271 miles
    Test number
    499034605224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP12 ZCY

Does LP12 ZCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 ZCY is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 ZCY?
The MOT on LP12 ZCY is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 ZCY done?
LP12 ZCY was recorded at 121,703 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 7,241 miles a year.
Has LP12 ZCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 ZCY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 ZCY 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 ZCY find?
LP12 ZCY passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre's close to limit.

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