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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LP61FVA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 28 Apr 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 138,774 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,439 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2025 6 Jun 20265 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 129,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
11 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 125,324 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,483 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X2 Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,605 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
1 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,605 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
25 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,332 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,484 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2020 6 Jun 202627 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,484 MI
6 Jun 202619 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,681 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
4 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,859 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2018 6 Jun 20263 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,639 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s and n/s rear tyres low on tread
28 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 63,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- o/s front tyre getting low on tread (3mm)
18 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,706 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,219 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 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!
LP61FVA was registered on 2012-01-23
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