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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LA12 CPEMOT history

LA12 CPE is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Aug 2012. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 169,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2024.

LA12 CPE red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2025
Mileage
169,726 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 CPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 CPE was last recorded at 169,726 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,816 miles · 4 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
910 miles
Average per year
10,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 169,726 miles
  • 2023 – 168,816 miles
  • 2022 – 168,306 miles
  • 2021 – 155,340 miles
  • 2020 – 153,116 miles
  • 2019 – 138,525 miles
  • 2018 – 118,320 miles
  • 2017 – 104,448 miles
  • 2016 – 101,995 miles
  • 2015 – 69,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,726 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,726 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    169,726 miles
    Test number
    547199666285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,816 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    168,816 miles
    Test number
    403800383313
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail168,816 miles (+510)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,816 miles
    Test number
    545493760522
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass168,306 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    168,306 miles
    Test number
    236909809288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail168,306 miles (+8)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,306 miles
    Test number
    955930181412
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail168,298 miles (+4,473)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,298 miles
    Test number
    470068258530
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousTyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass163,825 miles (+8,485)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    163,825 miles
    Test number
    253683415535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass155,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    155,340 miles
    Test number
    386512722060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail155,340 miles (+2,224)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,340 miles
    Test number
    522682038691
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass153,116 miles (+14,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    153,116 miles
    Test number
    618536149733
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass138,525 miles (+20,205)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    138,525 miles
    Test number
    423597262813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

  12. Pass118,320 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    118,320 miles
    Test number
    167363205612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost of two (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost of two (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly feathered
    • AdvisoryOffside front wiper slightly smearing screen

  13. Fail118,320 miles (+13,872)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,320 miles
    Test number
    384676451721
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost of two (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost of two (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly feathered
    • AdvisoryOffside front wiper slightly smearing screen

  14. Pass104,448 miles (+2,453)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,448 miles
    Test number
    836398082214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,995 miles (+32,859)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,995 miles
    Test number
    846461229907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,136 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,136 miles
    Test number
    145093635217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAcceleration not detected by smoke meter

Questions about LA12 CPE

Does LA12 CPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA12 CPE expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA12 CPE?
The MOT on LA12 CPE expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA12 CPE done?
LA12 CPE was recorded at 169,726 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 10,964 miles a year.
Has LA12 CPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 CPE has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LA12 CPE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LA12 CPE find?
LA12 CPE passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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