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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LP12DWK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 27 Feb 2027
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MOT History 12 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 111,573 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
5 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 111,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,041 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit advise changing now zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit advise changing now zero on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit advise changing now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 83,617 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2024 6 Jun 202611 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,557 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- engine covers and under trays obscuring view to some components
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
9 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 83,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays obscuring view to some components
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,700 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,099 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
11 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,003 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
13 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,868 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
28 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,688 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front air bag switched off as child seat installed
9 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 34,103 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2016 6 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LP12DWK was registered on 2012-07-16
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