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2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LS12XAH
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2012
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 31 Jan 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 106,216 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Engine oil level close to minimum
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 94,300 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 94,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Friction lining separated from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine oil level was below minimum
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
1 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 84,949 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2025 10 Jun 20261 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 84,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
14 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,989 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2023 10 Jun 202626 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,953 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2022 10 Jun 202625 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 70,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
21 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,387 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection on some components.
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))
21 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 68,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection on some components.
25 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,080 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front tyre bald on inner edge
- engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
25 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 62,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front tyre bald on inner edge
- engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
16 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 50,201 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2019 10 Jun 20263 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 41,406 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2018 10 Jun 20263 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 41,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
4 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 33,749 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- parking brake advise adjustment
- Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall perished cracking
25 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 27,109 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2016 10 Jun 202624 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 27,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 20,771 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2016 10 Jun 20269 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 20,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
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LS12XAH was registered on 2012-04-30
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