Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y279 EBAMOT history
Y279 EBA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,328 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 103,328 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,571 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y279 EBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 11 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y279 EBA was last recorded at 103,328 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 1,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,488 miles · 12 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,840 miles
- Average per year
- 3,571 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,328 miles
- 2025 – 101,488 miles
- 2024 – 97,237 miles
- 2023 – 93,557 miles
- 2022 – 88,566 miles
- 2021 – 85,238 miles
- 2019 – 83,716 miles
- 2016 – 82,075 miles
- 2015 – 79,503 miles
- 2014 – 76,750 miles
- 2013 – 73,574 miles
- 2012 – 70,442 miles
- 2011 – 66,995 miles
- 2010 – 62,629 miles
- 2009 – 56,347 miles
- 2008 – 48,966 miles
- 2007 – 39,514 miles
- 2006 – 31,256 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,328 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Full MOT history
23 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,328 miles (+1,840)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 103,328 miles
- Test number
- 373430575117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,488 miles (+4,251)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 101,488 miles
- Test number
- 768876502805
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,237 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 97,237 miles
- Test number
- 137280019803
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
Fail97,237 miles (+3,680)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,237 miles
- Test number
- 773719155102
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
Pass93,557 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 93,557 miles
- Test number
- 769885379446
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (d))
Fail93,557 miles (+4,991)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,557 miles
- Test number
- 211202719999
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (d))
Pass88,566 miles (+3,328)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 88,566 miles
- Test number
- 956589328108
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass85,238 miles (+1,522)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 85,238 miles
- Test number
- 979712439117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,716 miles (+1,641)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 83,716 miles
- Test number
- 891574830317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,075 miles (+2,572)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 82,075 miles
- Test number
- 415039447636
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,503 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 79,503 miles
- Test number
- 489539415039
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail79,503 miles (+2,753)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,503 miles
- Test number
- 497359015076
- Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass76,750 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 76,750 miles
- Test number
- 145169104070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,750 miles (+3,176)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,750 miles
- Test number
- 677199304066
- Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass73,574 miles (+3,132)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 73,574 miles
- Test number
- 589615133078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,442 miles (+3,447)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 70,442 miles
- Test number
- 218626912094
- Note2 rear tyres deteriated
Pass66,995 miles (+4,366)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 66,995 miles
- Test number
- 456756621053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,629 miles (+6,282)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 62,629 miles
- Test number
- 240156820048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,347 miles (+7,381)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 56,347 miles
- Test number
- 980749209068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,966 miles (+9,452)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 48,966 miles
- Test number
- 144141438037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,514 miles (+8,258)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 39,514 miles
- Test number
- 872125747063
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass31,256 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 31,256 miles
- Test number
- 734894846029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,256 miles4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,256 miles
- Test number
- 873544446081
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Questions about Y279 EBA
- Does Y279 EBA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y279 EBA is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y279 EBA?
- The MOT on Y279 EBA is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y279 EBA done?
- Y279 EBA was recorded at 103,328 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 3,571 miles a year.
- Has Y279 EBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y279 EBA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y279 EBA 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 Y279 EBA find?
- Y279 EBA passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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