Volkswagen Golf
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y279 GAJMOT history
Y279 GAJ is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 143,828 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 143,828 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,874 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y279 GAJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 9 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y279 GAJ was last recorded at 143,828 miles on 21 Nov 2022, 3,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Feb 2016: 96,831 miles, lower than 882,290 miles on 24 Feb 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 140,680 miles · 23 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,148 miles
- Average per year
- 5,874 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 143,828 miles
- 2021 – 140,680 miles
- 2020 – 139,164 miles
- 2019 – 136,307 miles
- 2018 – 132,925 miles
- 2017 – 129,939 miles
- 2016 – 96,831 miles
- 2015 – 882,290 miles
- 2014 – 73,172 miles
- 2013 – 69,755 miles
- 2012 – 65,568 miles
- 2011 – 62,498 miles
- 2010 – 59,448 miles
- 2009 – 56,682 miles
- 2008 – 53,035 miles
- 2007 – 50,124 miles
- 2006 – 45,499 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,828 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear pipes heavily greased/waxed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear [at rear]
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Coil spring corroded Both rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,828 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 143,828 miles
- Test number
- 985401470457
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear pipes heavily greased/waxed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail143,828 miles (+3,148)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,828 miles
- Test number
- 171579356440
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear pipes heavily greased/waxed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass140,680 miles (+64)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 140,680 miles
- Test number
- 833094726648
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear [at rear] (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail140,616 miles (+1,452)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,616 miles
- Test number
- 100044248302
- MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear [at rear] (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass139,164 miles (+2,857)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 139,164 miles
- Test number
- 998432781445
- MinorElectrical wiring insecure On top of battery (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of both front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Pass136,307 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 136,307 miles
- Test number
- 697757603608
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail136,307 miles (+3,382)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,307 miles
- Test number
- 138252204557
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass132,925 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 132,925 miles
- Test number
- 991427745727
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn edges 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail132,925 miles (+2,986)5 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,925 miles
- Test number
- 338604862761
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front section has two holes (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn edges 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,939 miles (+5)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 129,939 miles
- Test number
- 458914587014
- AdvisoryChips in front screen
- AdvisoryFront tyres inner and outer edges slightly worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryX2 small holes in front section exhaust
Fail129,934 miles (+14,591)3 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,934 miles
- Test number
- 397088947825
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryChips in front screen
- AdvisoryFront tyres inner and outer edges slightly worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryX2 small holes in front section exhaust
Pass115,343 miles (+18,512)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 115,343 miles
- Test number
- 661393085649
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass96,831 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 96,831 miles
- Test number
- 684035271648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,831 miles (-785,459)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,831 miles
- Test number
- 440644749125
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass882,290 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 882,290 miles
- Test number
- 148345055432
- 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)
Fail882,290 miles (+809,118)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 882,290 miles
- Test number
- 845705455018
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- 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)
Pass73,172 miles (+3,417)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 73,172 miles
- Test number
- 207775744098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,755 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,755 miles
- Test number
- 188422553040
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass69,755 miles (+4,187)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 69,755 miles
- Test number
- 369222753081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,568 miles (+3,070)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 65,568 miles
- Test number
- 516805142080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,498 miles (+3,050)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 62,498 miles
- Test number
- 406520141018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,448 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 59,448 miles
- Test number
- 182527840410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,448 miles (+2,766)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,448 miles
- Test number
- 911347340084
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass56,682 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 56,682 miles
- Test number
- 592214359084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,682 miles (+3,647)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,682 miles
- Test number
- 741364759053
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass53,035 miles (+2,911)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 53,035 miles
- Test number
- 810113148054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,124 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 50,124 miles
- Test number
- 240778357007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,124 miles (+4,625)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,124 miles
- Test number
- 223888357059
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteRear wiper blade worn and no water hitting rear screen
Pass45,499 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 45,499 miles
- Test number
- 370765656049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y279 GAJ
- Does Y279 GAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y279 GAJ expired on 30 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y279 GAJ?
- The MOT on Y279 GAJ expired on 30 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y279 GAJ done?
- Y279 GAJ was recorded at 143,828 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2022, an average of 5,874 miles a year.
- Has Y279 GAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y279 GAJ has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y279 GAJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y279 GAJ find?
- Y279 GAJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear pipes heavily greased/waxed; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.
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