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Volkswagen UP

White · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc

LS12 BWYMOT history

LS12 BWY is a white petrol Volkswagen UP first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 95,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LS12 BWY white Volkswagen UP – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen UP, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,866 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BWY
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
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BWY was last recorded at 95,866 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 2,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,401 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,465 miles
Average per year
6,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,866 miles
  • 2025 – 93,401 miles
  • 2024 – 84,501 miles
  • 2023 – 74,380 miles
  • 2022 – 58,593 miles
  • 2021 – 55,262 miles
  • 2020 – 50,232 miles
  • 2019 – 45,196 miles
  • 2018 – 36,525 miles
  • 2017 – 30,835 miles
  • 2016 – 28,826 miles
  • 2015 – 25,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,866 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,866 miles
    Test number
    833100628005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail95,865 miles (+2,464)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,865 miles
    Test number
    442837633002
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test 3x air fresheners, phone carrier.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass93,401 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    93,401 miles
    Test number
    554977861279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,209 miles (+8,708)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,209 miles
    Test number
    587775773066
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust bracket broken.

  5. Pass84,501 miles (+10,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,501 miles
    Test number
    625719784209
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass74,380 miles (+15,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,380 miles
    Test number
    987330978097
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer cv boot pinholed

  7. Pass58,593 miles (+3,331)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,593 miles
    Test number
    715140510927
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront sub-frame corroded
    • AdvisoryMetal exhaust metal hangers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower and offside front lower suspension arm bushes slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corroded

  8. Pass55,262 miles (+5,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,262 miles
    Test number
    576227534496
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounts corroded

  9. Pass50,232 miles (+5,036)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,232 miles
    Test number
    772367549626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,196 miles (+8,671)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,196 miles
    Test number
    444518005504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,525 miles (+5,690)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,525 miles
    Test number
    731976265453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass30,835 miles (+2,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,835 miles
    Test number
    151508901512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass28,826 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    28,826 miles
    Test number
    213209921201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,857 miles
    Test number
    792979084757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BWY

Does LS12 BWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BWY is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BWY?
The MOT on LS12 BWY is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BWY done?
LS12 BWY was recorded at 95,866 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 6,362 miles a year.
Has LS12 BWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BWY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 BWY 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 BWY find?
LS12 BWY passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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