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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,595 cc

V79 GLMMOT history

V79 GLM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 41,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

V79 GLM blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
41,928 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V79 GLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V79 GLM was last recorded at 41,928 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 1,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,908 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,020 miles
Average per year
1,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,928 miles
  • 2025 – 40,908 miles
  • 2024 – 40,637 miles
  • 2023 – 40,031 miles
  • 2022 – 39,969 miles
  • 2020 – 39,953 miles
  • 2019 – 38,946 miles
  • 2018 – 38,491 miles
  • 2017 – 37,569 miles
  • 2016 – 36,892 miles
  • 2015 – 35,683 miles
  • 2014 – 34,571 miles
  • 2013 – 32,734 miles
  • 2012 – 31,578 miles
  • 2011 – 29,916 miles
  • 2010 – 27,638 miles
  • 2009 – 25,448 miles
  • 2008 – 22,495 miles
  • 2007 – 20,065 miles
  • 2006 – 17,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,928 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass41,928 miles (+1,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    41,928 miles
    Test number
    649463843201
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass40,908 miles (+131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    40,908 miles
    Test number
    799777559270
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail40,777 miles (+140)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,777 miles
    Test number
    514712209566
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass40,637 miles (+606)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    40,637 miles
    Test number
    862367288455
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass40,031 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    40,031 miles
    Test number
    941395413036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam bushes deteriorating

  6. Pass39,969 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    39,969 miles
    Test number
    980898661168
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass39,953 miles (+1,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,953 miles
    Test number
    775431794298
    • AdvisoryRear No plate deteriorated

  8. Pass38,946 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,946 miles
    Test number
    494572837977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,491 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    38,491 miles
    Test number
    731910371109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,569 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,569 miles
    Test number
    557198538555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,892 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,892 miles
    Test number
    122971717197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,683 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,683 miles
    Test number
    218012155175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,571 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,571 miles
    Test number
    367534604149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,734 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,734 miles
    Test number
    365819893024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,578 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,578 miles
    Test number
    317654402154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,916 miles (+2,278)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,916 miles
    Test number
    997815801121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,638 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,638 miles
    Test number
    343020290090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,448 miles (+2,953)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,448 miles
    Test number
    950385209124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,495 miles (+2,430)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,495 miles
    Test number
    110127008150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,065 miles (+2,409)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    20,065 miles
    Test number
    440646407173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,656 miles
    Test number
    300583206139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V79 GLM

Does V79 GLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V79 GLM is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V79 GLM?
The MOT on V79 GLM is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V79 GLM done?
V79 GLM was recorded at 41,928 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 1,195 miles a year.
Has V79 GLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V79 GLM has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V79 GLM 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 GLM find?
V79 GLM passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount; offside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount.

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