Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
Y279 GMBMOT history
Y279 GMB is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,904 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 May 2026
- Mileage
- 135,904 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,982 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y279 GMB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 11 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y279 GMB was last recorded at 135,904 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 6,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Jan 2014: 107,360 miles, lower than 162,720 miles on 11 Jan 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 129,072 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,832 miles
- Average per year
- 3,982 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,904 miles
- 2025 – 129,072 miles
- 2024 – 121,473 miles
- 2023 – 112,505 miles
- 2022 – 107,396 miles
- 2021 – 107,373 miles
- 2014 – 107,360 miles
- 2013 – 162,720 miles
- 2012 – 96,612 miles
- 2011 – 90,917 miles
- 2010 – 84,454 miles
- 2009 – 77,593 miles
- 2008 – 71,019 miles
- 2007 – 63,494 miles
- 2006 – 55,042 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail135,904 miles
- DangerousCentral Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Seat belt Not Attached (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail135,904 miles (+6,832)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,904 miles
- Test number
- 236497842791
- DangerousCentral Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Seat belt Not Attached (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,072 miles (+7,599)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2026
- Odometer
- 129,072 miles
- Test number
- 430426413678
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the clamp just before center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
Pass121,473 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2025
- Odometer
- 121,473 miles
- Test number
- 260797571446
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv boot clip missing but not insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure nearside front and offside front (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated
Fail121,459 miles (+8,954)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,459 miles
- Test number
- 728739916381
- MajorOffside Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv boot clip missing but not insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure nearside front and offside front (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel
Pass112,505 miles (+5,109)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 112,505 miles
- Test number
- 666191220843
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass107,396 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2023
- Odometer
- 107,396 miles
- Test number
- 224898522633
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also offside front outer (5.2.3 (e))
Fail107,396 miles (+23)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,396 miles
- Test number
- 464445527832
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also offside front outer (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,373 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2022
- Odometer
- 107,373 miles
- Test number
- 941971722620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,373 miles (+13)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,373 miles
- Test number
- 317347552395
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass107,360 miles (-55,360)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 107,360 miles
- Test number
- 588477914090
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass162,720 miles (+66,108)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 162,720 miles
- Test number
- 706431913060
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass96,612 miles (+5,695)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 96,612 miles
- Test number
- 116737202010
- NoteFront steering rack arms have slight play
Pass90,917 miles (+6,463)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 90,917 miles
- Test number
- 565893311096
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass84,454 miles (+6,861)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 84,454 miles
- Test number
- 700103410042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,593 miles (+6,574)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 77,593 miles
- Test number
- 522675119042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,019 miles (+7,525)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 71,019 miles
- Test number
- 583058808009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,494 miles (+8,452)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 63,494 miles
- Test number
- 662764307085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,042 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 55,042 miles
- Test number
- 310986506040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,031 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,031 miles
- Test number
- 891755206016
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Questions about Y279 GMB
- Does Y279 GMB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y279 GMB expired on 4 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y279 GMB?
- The MOT on Y279 GMB expired on 4 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y279 GMB done?
- Y279 GMB was recorded at 135,904 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 3,982 miles a year.
- Has Y279 GMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y279 GMB has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y279 GMB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y279 GMB find?
- Y279 GMB failed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 2 advisories: central rear seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision seat belt not attached; front sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, and 7 more.
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