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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y279 GAEMOT history

Y279 GAE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 177,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

Y279 GAE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
177,084 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 GAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 GAE was last recorded at 177,084 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,560 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
524 miles
Average per year
6,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,084 miles
  • 2025 – 176,560 miles
  • 2024 – 167,808 miles
  • 2023 – 167,436 miles
  • 2022 – 166,217 miles
  • 2021 – 161,105 miles
  • 2020 – 160,167 miles
  • 2019 – 152,178 miles
  • 2018 – 146,147 miles
  • 2017 – 139,383 miles
  • 2016 – 132,169 miles
  • 2014 – 116,469 miles
  • 2013 – 108,770 miles
  • 2012 – 101,119 miles
  • 2011 – 93,106 miles
  • 2010 – 85,206 miles
  • 2009 – 74,586 miles
  • 2008 – 66,637 miles
  • 2007 – 61,376 miles
  • 2006 – 57,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,084 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    177,084 miles
    Test number
    558394925642
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail177,084 miles (+524)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,084 miles
    Test number
    369719466144
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both side (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass176,560 miles (+8,752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    176,560 miles
    Test number
    879168629220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass167,808 miles (+372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    167,808 miles
    Test number
    491077233949
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass167,436 miles (+1,219)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    167,436 miles
    Test number
    425901233731
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass166,217 miles (+5,112)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    166,217 miles
    Test number
    116748236736
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass161,105 miles (+938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    161,105 miles
    Test number
    869937494445
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass160,167 miles (+7,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    160,167 miles
    Test number
    223528111010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass152,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    152,178 miles
    Test number
    556584280357
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail152,178 miles (+6,031)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,178 miles
    Test number
    835511851115
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass146,147 miles (+6,764)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    146,147 miles
    Test number
    753148517650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,383 miles (+7,214)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    139,383 miles
    Test number
    146970723784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass132,169 miles (+15,700)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    132,169 miles
    Test number
    362276438399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass116,469 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    116,469 miles
    Test number
    896136444270
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in both rear axle bush's

  15. Fail116,469 miles (+7,699)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,469 miles
    Test number
    867935344209
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in both rear axle bush's

  16. Pass108,770 miles (+7,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    108,770 miles
    Test number
    306582843410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass101,119 miles (+33)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    101,119 miles
    Test number
    425271552298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail101,086 miles (+7,980)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,086 miles
    Test number
    938774842208
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass93,106 miles (+7,900)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    93,106 miles
    Test number
    705894341225
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Pass85,206 miles (+10,620)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    85,206 miles
    Test number
    573579630238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,586 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    74,586 miles
    Test number
    942834949291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,480 miles (+7,843)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,480 miles
    Test number
    314338739456
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass66,637 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,637 miles
    Test number
    200243948226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,376 miles (+3,953)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    61,376 miles
    Test number
    742092957188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    57,423 miles
    Test number
    484771656149
    • 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)

Questions about Y279 GAE

Does Y279 GAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y279 GAE is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y279 GAE?
The MOT on Y279 GAE is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y279 GAE done?
Y279 GAE was recorded at 177,084 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 6,071 miles a year.
Has Y279 GAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 GAE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y279 GAE 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 GAE find?
Y279 GAE passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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