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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LS12CHG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 08 Apr 2027
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 193,080 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
31 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 192,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
3 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 184,365 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2026 6 Jun 20263 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 184,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
9 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 165,078 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 146,768 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Handbrake High
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,679 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 135,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 126,005 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2022 6 Jun 202615 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 126,003 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
9 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,821 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2021 6 Jun 202626 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,738 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,333 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2018 6 Jun 202624 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,103 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust clamp corroded
- Offside Rear tyre casing perished
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,355 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- wipers starting to streak
24 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 33,976 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 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!
LS12CHG was registered on 2012-03-30
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