
Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 1989 · 1,263 cc
F123 SYEMOT history
F123 SYE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 322,752 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 322,752 km
- At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 19,428 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F123 SYE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,263 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1989
- First used
- 31 Dec 1989
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
F123 SYE was last recorded at 322,752 km on 16 Nov 2022, 278 km more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Nov 2011: 214,322 km, lower than 314,301 km on 16 Nov 2011.
- 15 Nov 2017: 32,014 km, lower than 319,179 km on 15 Nov 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 322,474 km · 8 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 278 km
- Average per year
- 19,428 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 322,752 km
- 2021 – 322,474 km
- 2020 – 321,886 km
- 2019 – 321,339 km
- 2018 – 320,884 km
- 2017 – 32,014 km
- 2016 – 319,179 km
- 2015 – 318,249 km
- 2014 – 317,427 km
- 2013 – 316,288 km
- 2012 – 315,103 km
- 2011 – 214,322 km
- 2010 – 313,687 km
- 2009 – 312,549 km
- 2008 – 311,375 km
- 2007 – 31,857 km
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory9 MOTs, 2007–2015
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
H/light masks fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Full MOT history
23 tests since 26 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass322,752 km (+278)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 322,752 km
- Test number
- 714608584197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass322,474 km (+588)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 322,474 km
- Test number
- 361840323646
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass321,886 km (+547)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 321,886 km
- Test number
- 733990932229
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass321,339 km1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 321,339 km
- Test number
- 301338518686
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail321,339 km (+455)2 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 321,339 km
- Test number
- 638837560370
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass320,884 km (+288,870)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 320,884 km
- Test number
- 178536645915
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass32,014 km (-287,165)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 32,014 km
- Test number
- 268511725016
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy (7.1.2)
Pass319,179 km (+930)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 319,179 km
- Test number
- 592069093843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass318,249 km (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 318,249 km
- Test number
- 971375066466
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryH/light masks fitted
Fail318,240 km (+813)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 318,240 km
- Test number
- 185746904981
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryH/light masks fitted
Pass317,427 km1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 317,427 km
- Test number
- 927685524303
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteOil leak
Fail317,427 km1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 317,427 km
- Test number
- 467675024344
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteOil leak
Pass316,296 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 316,296 miles
- Test number
- 519989813377
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
Fail316,288 km (+1,185)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 316,288 km
- Test number
- 166627613334
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
Pass315,103 km (+100,781)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 315,103 km
- Test number
- 489115522449
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
Pass214,322 km (-99,979)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 214,322 km
- Test number
- 297105821317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail314,301 km (+614)4 failures1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 314,301 km
- Test number
- 438990021303
- FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass313,687 km
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 313,687 km
- Test number
- 411627520370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail313,685 km (+1,136)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 313,685 km
- Test number
- 413217520300
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass312,549 km (+1,174)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 312,549 km
- Test number
- 661970039391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass311,375 km3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 311,375 km
- Test number
- 990466618380
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
Pass310,860 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 310,860 miles
- Test number
- 561762737383
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight play on steering column
Fail31,857 km3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,857 km
- Test number
- 774820937393
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight play on steering column
Questions about F123 SYE
- Does F123 SYE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on F123 SYE expired on 25 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on F123 SYE?
- The MOT on F123 SYE expired on 25 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has F123 SYE done?
- F123 SYE was recorded at 322,752 km at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 19,428 km a year.
- Has F123 SYE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F123 SYE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2019.
- Has the mileage on F123 SYE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 21 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on F123 SYE find?
- F123 SYE passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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