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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LP61PAO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 30 Sep 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,206 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,989 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2025 8 Jun 202623 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,411 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
18 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 109,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Outer face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
25 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,260 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively requires further attention (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,263 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake slightly lagging in operation
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 95,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
13 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,855 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
13 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 90,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
9 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,917 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2020 8 Jun 202624 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,147 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2019 8 Jun 20261 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,133 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,549 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2017 8 Jun 202626 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,358 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
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LP61PAO was registered on 2012-02-14
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