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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LP12DXB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 17 Sep 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 125,355 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 125,347 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
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 120,954 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 120,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 110,449 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2024 6 Jun 20267 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 110,449 MI
6 Jun 202626 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,937 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust sleeve clamps badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 100,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust sleeve clamps badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
20 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,969 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
23 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,934 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2021 6 Jun 202622 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,486 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2020 6 Jun 202622 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 72,486 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
26 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,201 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2019 6 Jun 20265 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 46,001 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2018 6 Jun 20264 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 46,000 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 Front wheel bearing starting to get noisy
7 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,438 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2017 6 Jun 202630 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,373 MI
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LP12DXB was registered on 2012-07-16
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