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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.

Y279 TGD green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass132,794 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass132,794 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,794 miles
    Test number
    839378313830
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. Pass113,644 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    113,644 miles
    Test number
    931438814283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. Pass92,532 miles (+6,000)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,532 miles
    Test number
    571229401452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass81,584 miles (+5,312)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,584 miles
    Test number
    498305075047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,272 miles
    Test number
    178120084065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass69,211 miles (+6,496)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,211 miles
    Test number
    719229073059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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)
  24. 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)
  25. 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)
  26. 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)
  27. 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
  28. 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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