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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LP61VUD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 29 Oct 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 132,478 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2026 6 Jun 202629 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,087 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2025 6 Jun 202618 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 119,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,851 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM
12 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 112,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM
17 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,851 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,428 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2022 6 Jun 202619 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 95,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position WONT OPEN (6.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
20 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 85,851 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2021 6 Jun 202617 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,296 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2020 6 Jun 20261 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,662 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2019 6 Jun 202630 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,696 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2018 6 Jun 202630 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 56,696 MI
6 Jun 20269 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,106 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front items removed from screen before mot test carried out
15 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,157 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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LP61VUD was registered on 2012-02-15
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