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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LP12VDK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 03 Dec 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 142,072 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2026 6 Jun 202628 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 141,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear position lamp cover damaged
4 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 128,270 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top suspension mount has slight play (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 127,583 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,275 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 109,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
28 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,058 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2023 6 Jun 202623 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 101,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy inner edge wear down to second layer of rubber **strong advise*** (5.2.3 (e))
23 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,998 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,283 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both, and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking, just starting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
29 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 61,634 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2020 6 Jun 202628 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,547 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- coolant bottle cap missing
17 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 47,781 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2018 6 Jun 20262 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,714 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
19 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 28,355 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 28,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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LP12VDK was registered on 2012-07-30
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