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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc

T12 SYPMOT history

T12 SYP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 160,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
160,283 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 SYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 SYP was last recorded at 160,283 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,906 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
377 miles
Average per year
7,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,283 miles
  • 2024 – 151,061 miles
  • 2023 – 146,797 miles
  • 2022 – 142,449 miles
  • 2021 – 137,635 miles
  • 2020 – 132,954 miles
  • 2019 – 128,841 miles
  • 2018 – 118,185 miles
  • 2017 – 107,819 miles
  • 2016 – 96,446 miles
  • 2015 – 86,690 miles
  • 2014 – 80,275 miles
  • 2013 – 76,166 miles
  • 2012 – 65,603 miles
  • 2011 – 53,711 miles
  • 2010 – 41,224 miles
  • 2009 – 30,434 miles
  • 2008 – 23,813 miles
  • 2007 – 18,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,283 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,283 miles (+377)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    160,283 miles
    Test number
    649307022333
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail159,906 miles (+8,845)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,906 miles
    Test number
    503856440779
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass151,061 miles (+4,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    151,061 miles
    Test number
    397885575432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass146,797 miles (+4,348)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,797 miles
    Test number
    335011037009
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass142,449 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,449 miles
    Test number
    129013708012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail142,446 miles (+4,811)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,446 miles
    Test number
    372369897475
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass137,635 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,635 miles
    Test number
    778906510494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,954 miles (+4,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,954 miles
    Test number
    455686306140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,841 miles (+10,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,841 miles
    Test number
    937558582374
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass118,185 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,185 miles
    Test number
    917978283314
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail118,182 miles (+10,363)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,182 miles
    Test number
    410245287771
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass107,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,819 miles
    Test number
    605711116071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail107,819 miles (+11,373)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,819 miles
    Test number
    506314098082
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  14. Pass96,446 miles (+9,756)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    96,446 miles
    Test number
    423101137170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,690 miles (+6,415)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,690 miles
    Test number
    146607359582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,275 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,275 miles
    Test number
    347235354419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail80,271 miles (+4,105)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,271 miles
    Test number
    277573654248
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass76,166 miles (+10,563)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    76,166 miles
    Test number
    817653513298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,603 miles (+11,892)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,603 miles
    Test number
    716476102251
    • NoteNearside front brake disc corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass53,711 miles (+12,487)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,711 miles
    Test number
    499776611226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,224 miles (+10,790)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,224 miles
    Test number
    211899830209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,434 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,434 miles
    Test number
    432281649289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,803 miles (+5,990)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,803 miles
    Test number
    463013239256
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  24. Pass23,813 miles (+5,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,813 miles
    Test number
    742919948263
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass18,423 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,423 miles
    Test number
    462682947215
    • NoteNear side inner cv boot split and leaking

Questions about T12 SYP

Does T12 SYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 SYP is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T12 SYP?
The MOT on T12 SYP is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 SYP done?
T12 SYP was recorded at 160,283 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 7,762 miles a year.
Has T12 SYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 SYP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T12 SYP 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 T12 SYP find?
T12 SYP passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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