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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,600 cc

V79 EUYMOT history

V79 EUY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 60,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2024.

V79 EUY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2024
Mileage
60,122 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V79 EUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V79 EUY was last recorded at 60,122 miles on 26 Jan 2024, 821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,301 miles · 9 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
821 miles
Average per year
1,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 60,122 miles
  • 2023 – 59,301 miles
  • 2022 – 58,573 miles
  • 2021 – 57,919 miles
  • 2020 – 57,205 miles
  • 2019 – 56,536 miles
  • 2018 – 55,778 miles
  • 2017 – 55,023 miles
  • 2015 – 54,076 miles
  • 2014 – 49,878 miles
  • 2013 – 46,627 miles
  • 2012 – 44,334 miles
  • 2011 – 42,287 miles
  • 2010 – 40,503 miles
  • 2009 – 38,861 miles
  • 2008 – 37,082 miles
  • 2007 – 35,349 miles
  • 2006 – 34,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail60,122 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see sheet (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits see sheet attached (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits see sheet (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryAll under body suspension components showing age related corrosion

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail60,122 miles (+821)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,122 miles
    Test number
    496660028902
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see sheet (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits see sheet attached (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits see sheet (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll under body suspension components showing age related corrosion

  2. Pass59,301 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    59,301 miles
    Test number
    135684038620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail59,299 miles (+726)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,299 miles
    Test number
    600437317373
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipes (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass58,573 miles (+654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,573 miles
    Test number
    528619165395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass57,919 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    57,919 miles
    Test number
    278839737433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,913 miles (+708)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,913 miles
    Test number
    999933292276
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass57,205 miles (+669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,205 miles
    Test number
    704863499147
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass56,536 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    56,536 miles
    Test number
    206673928418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,778 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,778 miles
    Test number
    287734964598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,023 miles (+947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,023 miles
    Test number
    650559887227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass54,076 miles (+1,788)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,076 miles
    Test number
    752591446931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,288 miles
    Test number
    197273015052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,288 miles (+2,410)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,288 miles
    Test number
    118042115434
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass49,878 miles (+3,251)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,878 miles
    Test number
    716648014081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass46,627 miles (+2,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,627 miles
    Test number
    768374613038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass44,334 miles (+2,047)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,334 miles
    Test number
    727896912096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,287 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,287 miles
    Test number
    899220221087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,503 miles (+1,642)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,503 miles
    Test number
    274111620011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,861 miles (+1,779)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,861 miles
    Test number
    141725919063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,082 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,082 miles
    Test number
    881941318083
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  21. Pass37,082 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,082 miles
    Test number
    890981318087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,349 miles (+944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,349 miles
    Test number
    180662527470
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass34,405 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,405 miles
    Test number
    393478116020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V79 EUY

Does V79 EUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V79 EUY expired on 25 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V79 EUY?
The MOT on V79 EUY expired on 25 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V79 EUY done?
V79 EUY was recorded at 60,122 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2024, an average of 1,427 miles a year.
Has V79 EUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V79 EUY has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V79 EUY 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 V79 EUY find?
V79 EUY failed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2024 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see sheet; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits see sheet attached; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits see sheet, and 4 more.

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