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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

T21 SYKMOT history

T21 SYK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 65,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
65,164 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 SYK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 SYK was last recorded at 65,164 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,164 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,164 miles
  • 2025 – 60,180 miles
  • 2024 – 55,069 miles
  • 2023 – 50,999 miles
  • 2022 – 49,472 miles
  • 2021 – 46,773 miles
  • 2020 – 45,381 miles
  • 2019 – 42,989 miles
  • 2018 – 41,320 miles
  • 2017 – 37,257 miles
  • 2016 – 33,135 miles
  • 2015 – 29,966 miles
  • 2014 – 26,435 miles
  • 2013 – 23,284 miles
  • 2012 – 19,679 miles
  • 2011 – 15,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,164 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    65,164 miles
    Test number
    245947866104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail65,164 miles (+4,984)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,164 miles
    Test number
    861212489960
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass60,180 miles (+5,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    60,180 miles
    Test number
    650783900673
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass55,069 miles (+4,070)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    55,069 miles
    Test number
    466743809131
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s / n/s bonnet hinges seized

  5. Pass50,999 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    50,999 miles
    Test number
    676940981530
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy Section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail50,998 miles (+1,526)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,998 miles
    Test number
    302004168075
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy Section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass49,472 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    49,472 miles
    Test number
    101257868437
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail49,472 miles (+2,699)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,472 miles
    Test number
    333132769234
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40WR18 OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40WR18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass46,773 miles (+1,392)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,773 miles
    Test number
    468841400953
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (tread getting low plus cracking) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass45,381 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,381 miles
    Test number
    956537958513
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail45,381 miles (+2,392)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,381 miles
    Test number
    235868340078
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass42,989 miles (+1,669)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,989 miles
    Test number
    587012391020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass41,320 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,320 miles
    Test number
    283800532337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,257 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,257 miles
    Test number
    339143011601
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to deteriorate

  15. Fail37,183 miles (+4,048)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,183 miles
    Test number
    579303038220
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to deteriorate

  16. Pass33,135 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,135 miles
    Test number
    222002884756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Advised to change (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail33,134 miles (+83)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,134 miles
    Test number
    123164470383
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Advised to change (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail33,051 miles (+3,085)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,051 miles
    Test number
    327732399665
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40R18W (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  19. Pass29,966 miles (+3,531)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,966 miles
    Test number
    917659075005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,435 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,435 miles
    Test number
    905255484079
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Fail26,435 miles (+3,151)4 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,435 miles
    Test number
    815975284018
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass23,284 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,284 miles
    Test number
    689640083019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking on inner sidewall

  23. Fail23,284 miles (+3,605)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,284 miles
    Test number
    959710783005
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking on inner sidewall

  24. Pass19,679 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,679 miles
    Test number
    458748582027
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak from drive shaft bolts at gearbox

  25. Fail19,679 miles (+4,200)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,679 miles
    Test number
    505108982004
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak from drive shaft bolts at gearbox

  26. Pass15,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,479 miles
    Test number
    739117171090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 SYK

Does T21 SYK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 SYK is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 SYK?
The MOT on T21 SYK is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 SYK done?
T21 SYK was recorded at 65,164 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 3,201 miles a year.
Has T21 SYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 SYK has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T21 SYK 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 T21 SYK find?
T21 SYK passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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