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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

579 EATMOT history

579 EAT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 73,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

579 EAT grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
73,567 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
579 EAT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

579 EAT was last recorded at 73,567 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 8,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,287 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,280 miles
Average per year
6,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,567 miles
  • 2024 – 65,287 miles
  • 2023 – 57,427 miles
  • 2022 – 49,228 miles
  • 2021 – 42,340 miles
  • 2020 – 38,478 miles
  • 2019 – 29,267 miles
  • 2018 – 26,852 miles
  • 2017 – 20,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,567 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,567 miles (+8,280)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    73,567 miles
    Test number
    379755624514
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass65,287 miles (+7,860)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    65,287 miles
    Test number
    359412916651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    57,427 miles
    Test number
    856367002041
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail57,427 miles (+8,199)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,427 miles
    Test number
    171769453241
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass49,228 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    49,228 miles
    Test number
    857731295654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,218 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    46,218 miles
    Test number
    170122895063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,340 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    42,340 miles
    Test number
    935929407651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail42,340 miles (+3,862)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,340 miles
    Test number
    472588517515
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass38,478 miles (+9,211)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    38,478 miles
    Test number
    361581409519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,267 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,267 miles
    Test number
    719957576523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,852 miles (+6,813)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,852 miles
    Test number
    874203654582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass20,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    20,039 miles
    Test number
    782547945320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 579 EAT

What vehicle is registration 579 EAT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 579 EAT on a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Mar 2014. 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 579 EAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 579 EAT is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 579 EAT?
The MOT on 579 EAT is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 579 EAT done?
579 EAT was recorded at 73,567 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 6,207 miles a year.
Has 579 EAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 579 EAT has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on 579 EAT 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 579 EAT find?
579 EAT passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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