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Volkswagen UP

White · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc

LS12 BWOMOT history

LS12 BWO is a white petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

LS12 BWO white Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
81,042 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BWO
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
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BWO was last recorded at 81,042 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 5,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,762 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,280 miles
Average per year
4,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,042 miles
  • 2025 – 75,762 miles
  • 2024 – 72,882 miles
  • 2023 – 68,842 miles
  • 2022 – 65,590 miles
  • 2021 – 62,142 miles
  • 2020 – 58,743 miles
  • 2019 – 53,764 miles
  • 2018 – 48,341 miles
  • 2017 – 45,372 miles
  • 2016 – 40,942 miles
  • 2015 – 35,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,042 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 165 70 14 81 t

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking strong advisory

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking tread area also dot code 2011

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    81,042 miles
    Test number
    380660370166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail81,042 miles (+5,280)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,042 miles
    Test number
    507273513995
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass75,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    75,762 miles
    Test number
    616522783774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,762 miles (+2,880)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,762 miles
    Test number
    613775372687
    • Repaired at testFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted prs (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass72,882 miles (+4,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    72,882 miles
    Test number
    938633519306
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass68,842 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    68,842 miles
    Test number
    426760792546
    • Advisory165 70 14 81 t
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail68,842 miles (+3,252)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,842 miles
    Test number
    665956166855
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. manual assistance is required (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • Advisory165 70 14 81 t
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass65,590 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    65,590 miles
    Test number
    761154577289
    • Advisory165 70 14 81 t
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking tread area also dot code 2011 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail65,590 miles (+3,448)2 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,590 miles
    Test number
    616980773788
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror unit damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • Advisory165 70 14 81 t
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking tread area also dot code 2011 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass62,142 miles (+3,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,142 miles
    Test number
    172388735851
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass58,743 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    58,743 miles
    Test number
    123958979533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail58,743 miles (+4,979)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,743 miles
    Test number
    546339722087
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass53,764 miles (+5,423)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,764 miles
    Test number
    702726630670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,341 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,341 miles
    Test number
    181904456002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,372 miles
    Test number
    325084813446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,372 miles (+4,430)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,372 miles
    Test number
    438244003125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass40,942 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,942 miles
    Test number
    765822221234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,864 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,864 miles
    Test number
    419448675080
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass35,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,864 miles
    Test number
    667248875003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BWO

Does LS12 BWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BWO is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BWO?
The MOT on LS12 BWO is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BWO done?
LS12 BWO was recorded at 81,042 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 4,071 miles a year.
Has LS12 BWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BWO has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 BWO 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 LS12 BWO find?
LS12 BWO passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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