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2012 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · LM12 UDO

LM12 UDO

2012 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 44,168 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN UP
Year / Origin
2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 18 Feb 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
44,168 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status
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Valid until 18 Feb 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
999cc
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LM12 UDO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
  • 44,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

LM12 UDO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 08:07
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Up (LM12 UDO) between February 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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LM12 UDO Mileage History

  1. 07/02/202335,649 mi
  2. 11/02/202335,652 mi+3 mi
  3. 08/02/202439,355 mi+3,703 mi
  4. 10/02/202540,589 mi+1,234 mi
  5. 19/02/202644,168 mi+3,579 mi

Average of roughly 2,808 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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✗ Outstanding recall notice
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