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Vauxhall Movano

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,799 cc

Y279 HWPMOT history

Y279 HWP is a white diesel Vauxhall Movano first used on 30 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 138,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.

Y279 HWP white Vauxhall Movano – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Movano, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2025
Mileage
138,727 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 HWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Movano
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 HWP was last recorded at 138,727 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,502 miles · 2 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
225 miles
Average per year
2,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,727 miles
  • 2023 – 138,502 miles
  • 2022 – 137,990 miles
  • 2021 – 137,509 miles
  • 2020 – 137,085 miles
  • 2019 – 136,045 miles
  • 2018 – 135,289 miles
  • 2017 – 134,246 miles
  • 2016 – 132,391 miles
  • 2015 – 130,339 miles
  • 2014 – 128,339 miles
  • 2013 – 126,249 miles
  • 2012 – 123,044 miles
  • 2011 – 119,754 miles
  • 2010 – 116,479 miles
  • 2009 – 113,017 miles
  • 2008 – 108,411 miles
  • 2007 – 103,843 miles
  • 2006 – 99,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,727 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,727 miles (+225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,727 miles
    Test number
    870402015423
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass138,502 miles (+512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,502 miles
    Test number
    705082857730
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe to load valve. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass137,990 miles (+481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    137,990 miles
    Test number
    727844970374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass137,509 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    137,509 miles
    Test number
    644598185367
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail137,502 miles (+417)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,502 miles
    Test number
    804517614707
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass137,085 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    137,085 miles
    Test number
    533455633676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail137,061 miles (+1,016)3 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,061 miles
    Test number
    465871161708
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass136,045 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    136,045 miles
    Test number
    573915812542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail136,038 miles (+749)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,038 miles
    Test number
    866740154535
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass135,289 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    135,289 miles
    Test number
    337107451559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail135,278 miles (+1,032)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,278 miles
    Test number
    320525796012
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass134,246 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    134,246 miles
    Test number
    682537903672
    • 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)
  13. Fail134,243 miles (+1,852)2 dangerous14 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,243 miles
    Test number
    283778373655
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint hub worn (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step outrigger (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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. Pass132,391 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    132,391 miles
    Test number
    288549401429
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Fail132,389 miles (+2,050)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,389 miles
    Test number
    503303570141
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Step (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Pass130,339 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    130,339 miles
    Test number
    269424855115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail130,338 miles (+1,999)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,338 miles
    Test number
    456103455175
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  18. Pass128,339 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    128,339 miles
    Test number
    888053964166
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  19. Fail128,332 miles (+2,083)14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,332 miles
    Test number
    996361024161
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass126,249 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    126,249 miles
    Test number
    875158403197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail126,247 miles (+3,203)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,247 miles
    Test number
    477211303147
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  22. Pass123,044 miles (+3,290)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    123,044 miles
    Test number
    119072352165
    • NoteAdvisae visual smoke
    • NoteAdvise nearside front lower shocker bush
    • NoteAdvise off side cv boot
    • NoteAdvise off side front tyre
    • NoteAdvise slight play at offside front hub area
  23. Pass119,754 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    119,754 miles
    Test number
    216842531189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearings possibly noisy
  24. Fail119,754 miles (+3,275)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,754 miles
    Test number
    506461831156
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearings possibly noisy
  25. Pass116,479 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    116,479 miles
    Test number
    482445920121
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of rack
  26. Fail116,478 miles (+3,461)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,478 miles
    Test number
    784404420113
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of rack
  27. Pass113,017 miles (+4,606)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    113,017 miles
    Test number
    881479519161
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly
  28. Pass108,411 miles (+6)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    108,411 miles
    Test number
    952902928138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both n/s and o/s front brake flexs
    • NoteSlight play on both n/s and o/s front track rods
  29. Fail108,405 miles (+4,562)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,405 miles
    Test number
    554911828195
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both n/s and o/s front brake flexs
    • NoteSlight play on both n/s and o/s front track rods
  30. Pass103,843 miles (+3,869)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    103,843 miles
    Test number
    301251027144
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteO/s/f tyre 3mm
    • NoteSlight oil leak from engine
  31. Pass99,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    99,974 miles
    Test number
    121556326100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y279 HWP

Does Y279 HWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y279 HWP expired on 1 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y279 HWP?
The MOT on Y279 HWP expired on 1 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y279 HWP done?
Y279 HWP was recorded at 138,727 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024, an average of 2,111 miles a year.
Has Y279 HWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 HWP has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y279 HWP 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 HWP find?
Y279 HWP passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; oil leak, but not excessive.

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