
Volkswagen Golf
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc
Y279 TGDMOT history
Y279 TGD is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,794 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 132,794 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,217 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y279 TGD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,792 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 4 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y279 TGD was last recorded at 132,794 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 132,790 miles · 16 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 5,217 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 132,794 miles
- 2024 – 130,486 miles
- 2023 – 119,980 miles
- 2022 – 113,644 miles
- 2020 – 112,815 miles
- 2019 – 103,653 miles
- 2018 – 96,661 miles
- 2017 – 92,532 miles
- 2016 – 86,532 miles
- 2015 – 81,584 miles
- 2014 – 76,272 miles
- 2013 – 69,211 miles
- 2012 – 62,715 miles
- 2011 – 58,429 miles
- 2010 – 51,528 miles
- 2009 – 46,893 miles
- 2008 – 41,073 miles
- 2007 – 36,503 miles
- 2006 – 31,588 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,794 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 132,794 miles
- Test number
- 839378313830
- AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed
Fail132,790 miles (+2,304)12 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,790 miles
- Test number
- 519054566601
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Heatshield loose contacting propshaft
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff front seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass130,486 miles (+10,506)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 130,486 miles
- Test number
- 725186465329
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroding but not seriously weakened
Pass119,980 miles (+6,336)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 119,980 miles
- Test number
- 664620068471
- MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass113,644 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 113,644 miles
- Test number
- 931438814283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,636 miles (+821)8 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,636 miles
- Test number
- 525550547130
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses insecure
- AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to suspension component's
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust flange at cat heavily corroded
Pass112,815 miles (+9,162)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 112,815 miles
- Test number
- 664518485247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass103,653 miles (+2,362)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 103,653 miles
- Test number
- 119165930513
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRusty underside due to age
Pass101,291 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 101,291 miles
- Test number
- 863487865148
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail101,291 miles (+4,630)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,291 miles
- Test number
- 520901744253
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass96,661 miles (+4,129)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 96,661 miles
- Test number
- 665613505638
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve near backbox (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront wings starting to corrode
- AdvisoryRear arm bushes perishing and starting to split but no movement
Pass92,532 miles (+6,000)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 92,532 miles
- Test number
- 571229401452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,532 miles (+4,948)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 86,532 miles
- Test number
- 747194426709
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass81,584 miles (+5,312)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 81,584 miles
- Test number
- 498305075047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,272 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 76,272 miles
- Test number
- 178120084065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,272 miles (+7,061)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,272 miles
- Test number
- 689319174071
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass69,211 miles (+6,496)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 69,211 miles
- Test number
- 719229073059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,715 miles1 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,715 miles
- Test number
- 497782282007
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteFront wiper blades worn
- NoteNearside front wishbone bush starting to split/worn
- NoteOffside front wishbone b ush starting to split/worn
- NotePlay in nearside front of steering rack
Pass62,715 miles (+4,286)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 62,715 miles
- Test number
- 746792382031
- NoteFront wiper blades worn
- NoteNearside front wishbone bush starting to split/worn
- NoteOffside front wishbone b ush starting to split/worn
- NotePlay in nearside front of steering rack
Pass58,429 miles (+6,901)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 58,429 miles
- Test number
- 597325971022
- NoteEngine management lamp illuminated
- NoteExhaust heat shield corroded & insecure
- NoteFront brake discs pitted/corroded
- NoteNearsuide front wishbone bush starting to split
- NotePlay nearside front steering rack
Pass51,528 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 51,528 miles
- Test number
- 331036070081
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteSlight free play n/s steering rack track rod.
Fail51,528 miles (+4,635)1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,528 miles
- Test number
- 294046270082
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteSlight free play n/s steering rack track rod.
Pass46,893 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 46,893 miles
- Test number
- 374293089061
- NotePlay in steering rack nearside
- NoteSlight corrrosion on front brake discs (inner faces)
Fail46,893 miles (+5,820)5 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,893 miles
- Test number
- 241432989031
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteNearsidefront & offside front tyres 2mm on tread/ offside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm
- NotePlay in steering rack nearside
- NoteSlight corrrosion on front brake discs (inner faces)
Fail41,073 miles4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,073 miles
- Test number
- 823706588078
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass41,073 miles (+4,570)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 41,073 miles
- Test number
- 872276388087
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass36,503 miles (+4,915)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 36,503 miles
- Test number
- 294356787094
- NoteCorrosionand pitting on front brake discs
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteImbalance front and rear brakes
- NotePlay ,nearside steering rack
- NoteSlight corrosion on rear brake discs
Pass31,588 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 31,588 miles
- Test number
- 652158886034
- NoteCorrosion on exhaust system
- NoteEngine managment light illuminated
- NoteFront and rear brake discs corroding and pitting
- NoteSlight damage to sump
- NoteSlight play in offside front drop link
- NoteWishbone bushes starting to split (slight)
Questions about Y279 TGD
- Does Y279 TGD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y279 TGD expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y279 TGD?
- The MOT on Y279 TGD expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y279 TGD done?
- Y279 TGD was recorded at 132,794 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 5,217 miles a year.
- Has Y279 TGD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y279 TGD has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y279 TGD 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 TGD find?
- Y279 TGD passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: underside heavily undersealed.
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