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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LA12VSE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 09 Apr 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 133,540 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2026 13 Jun 20261 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 133,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
28 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,240 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
20 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 107,183 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
31 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,031 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2023 13 Jun 202631 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 94,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
1 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,234 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 84,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,991 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021 13 Jun 202631 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 71,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
2 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,170 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2019 13 Jun 202626 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,248 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2018 13 Jun 202611 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,838 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2017 13 Jun 202619 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 26,725 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 26,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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LA12VSE was registered on 2012-05-31
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