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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 1988 · 1,781 cc

SLY 989MOT history

SLY 989 is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

SLY 989 white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
130,654 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SLY 989
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SLY 989 was last recorded at 130,654 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,255 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
399 miles
Average per year
2,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,654 miles
  • 2024 – 130,255 miles
  • 2019 – 130,158 miles
  • 2018 – 129,687 miles
  • 2017 – 128,187 miles
  • 2015 – 120,020 miles
  • 2014 – 114,116 miles
  • 2013 – 106,859 miles
  • 2011 – 99,444 miles
  • 2009 – 91,286 miles
  • 2008 – 86,528 miles
  • 2007 – 81,366 miles
  • 2006 – 76,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,654 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi forwards (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi forwards (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,654 miles (+399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    130,654 miles
    Test number
    511503954184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi forwards (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi forwards (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass130,255 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    130,255 miles
    Test number
    160504696184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,224 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    130,224 miles
    Test number
    395738857771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,158 miles (+471)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,158 miles
    Test number
    412389184938
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security quarter (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security quarter (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass129,687 miles (+1,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    129,687 miles
    Test number
    216364177791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  6. Pass128,187 miles (+8,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    128,187 miles
    Test number
    997808424155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion quarter (6.1.B.2)

  7. Pass120,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    120,020 miles
    Test number
    187565824491
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  8. Fail120,020 miles (+5,904)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,020 miles
    Test number
    297100214990
    • FailureFront Brake pipe inadequately supported metal brake pipes (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  9. Pass114,116 miles (+1,073)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    114,116 miles
    Test number
    209504804303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,043 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    113,043 miles
    Test number
    267246214028
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
    • NoteAll exhaust support rubbers perished

  11. Fail113,043 miles (+6,184)2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,043 miles
    Test number
    446716914088
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
    • NoteAll exhaust support rubbers perished

  12. Pass106,859 miles (+27)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    106,859 miles
    Test number
    305400213004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteO/s dipped h/lamp glass damaged and moisture inside

  13. Fail106,832 miles (+7,388)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,832 miles
    Test number
    975979203054
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteEhaust hangers deteriorating
    • NoteO/s dipped h/lamp glass damaged and moisture inside

  14. Pass99,444 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    99,444 miles
    Test number
    758643161393
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted, unable to check sills
    • NoteVarious oil leaks

  15. Fail99,443 miles (+5,486)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,443 miles
    Test number
    417022161400
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted, unable to check sills
    • NoteVarious oil leaks

  16. Pass93,957 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    93,957 miles
    Test number
    996430321014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,954 miles (+2,668)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,954 miles
    Test number
    746848311082
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Pass91,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    91,286 miles
    Test number
    331811419399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,285 miles (+4,757)7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,285 miles
    Test number
    371311319360
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteNearside front inner c.v. knocking
    • NoteOffside front headlamp pattern faded
    • NoteOffside front inner spot lamp not working

  20. Pass86,528 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    86,528 miles
    Test number
    270901328253
    • NoteExhaust mountings perished
    • NoteNear side front inner c.v. joint worn
    • NoteOff side front steering rack gaiter twisted
    • NoteRear brake discs scored and worn
    • NoteSlight earth fault on rear lights

  21. Fail86,528 miles (+5,162)7 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,528 miles
    Test number
    841780128294
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NoteExhaust mountings perished
    • NoteNear side front inner c.v. joint worn
    • NoteOff side front steering rack gaiter twisted
    • NoteRear brake discs scored and worn
    • NoteSlight earth fault on rear lights

  22. Pass81,366 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    81,366 miles
    Test number
    254143917244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteRear Number plate Deteriored

  23. Fail81,366 miles (+4,644)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,366 miles
    Test number
    504173817284
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteRear Number plate Deteriored

  24. Pass76,722 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    76,722 miles
    Test number
    210434396138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about SLY 989

What vehicle is registration SLY 989 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SLY 989 on a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Dec 1988. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SLY 989 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SLY 989 is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on SLY 989?
The MOT on SLY 989 is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SLY 989 done?
SLY 989 was recorded at 130,654 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 2,727 miles a year.
Has SLY 989 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SLY 989 has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on SLY 989 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 SLY 989 find?
SLY 989 passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi forwards; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi forwards.

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