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Vauxhall Agila

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,199 cc

Y229 WGDMOT history

Y229 WGD is a red petrol Vauxhall Agila first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 83,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
83,611 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 WGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Agila
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 WGD was last recorded at 83,611 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,605 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,611 miles
  • 2025 – 83,397 miles
  • 2024 – 82,882 miles
  • 2023 – 82,494 miles
  • 2022 – 82,030 miles
  • 2021 – 81,549 miles
  • 2020 – 80,638 miles
  • 2019 – 80,032 miles
  • 2018 – 79,271 miles
  • 2017 – 76,199 miles
  • 2016 – 73,540 miles
  • 2013 – 72,867 miles
  • 2012 – 64,742 miles
  • 2010 – 61,254 miles
  • 2009 – 50,571 miles
  • 2008 – 44,729 miles
  • 2007 – 39,180 miles
  • 2006 – 32,884 miles
  • 2005 – 27,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,611 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Spare tyre defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,611 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    83,611 miles
    Test number
    642359324679
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail83,605 miles (+208)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,605 miles
    Test number
    813821423488
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass83,397 miles (+515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,397 miles
    Test number
    664412125834
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass82,882 miles (+388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    82,882 miles
    Test number
    195901581557
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass82,494 miles (+464)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,494 miles
    Test number
    758026871967
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass82,030 miles (+481)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,030 miles
    Test number
    238145376926
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,549 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,549 miles
    Test number
    673268842738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail81,547 miles (+909)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,547 miles
    Test number
    430392980875
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,638 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,638 miles
    Test number
    191589967131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail80,636 miles (+604)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,636 miles
    Test number
    144236056269
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass80,032 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,032 miles
    Test number
    635463093559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail80,031 miles (+760)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,031 miles
    Test number
    149569770172
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  13. Pass79,271 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    79,271 miles
    Test number
    322494420844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Fail79,268 miles (+3,069)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,268 miles
    Test number
    621697276068
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  15. Pass76,199 miles (+2,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,199 miles
    Test number
    621475787324
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  16. Pass73,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,540 miles
    Test number
    993491048825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,539 miles (+672)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,539 miles
    Test number
    665720524999
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail72,867 miles (+8,125)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,867 miles
    Test number
    709451533397
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass64,742 miles (+3,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    64,742 miles
    Test number
    297753652334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass61,254 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,254 miles
    Test number
    830827940368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteSlight movement at n/s/fr steering arm

  21. Fail61,254 miles (+10,683)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,254 miles
    Test number
    730287240300
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteSlight movement at n/s/fr steering arm

  22. Pass50,571 miles (+5,842)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,571 miles
    Test number
    181922349335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,729 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    44,729 miles
    Test number
    911074758347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,180 miles (+6,296)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    39,180 miles
    Test number
    611373657319
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED...APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

  25. Pass32,884 miles (+5,386)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    32,884 miles
    Test number
    124717146357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    27,498 miles
    Test number
    772716255376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 WGD

Does Y229 WGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y229 WGD is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y229 WGD?
The MOT on Y229 WGD is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y229 WGD done?
Y229 WGD was recorded at 83,611 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 2,708 miles a year.
Has Y229 WGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 WGD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y229 WGD 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 Y229 WGD find?
Y229 WGD passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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