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Nissan Micra

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 998 cc

Y279 VGPMOT history

Y279 VGP is a silver petrol Nissan Micra first used on 30 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 34,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

Y279 VGP silver Nissan Micra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
34,728 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 VGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 VGP was last recorded at 34,728 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,080 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
648 miles
Average per year
712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,728 miles
  • 2025 – 34,080 miles
  • 2024 – 33,640 miles
  • 2023 – 33,285 miles
  • 2022 – 32,873 miles
  • 2021 – 32,014 miles
  • 2020 – 31,499 miles
  • 2019 – 30,681 miles
  • 2018 – 29,936 miles
  • 2017 – 29,143 miles
  • 2016 – 28,534 miles
  • 2015 – 28,069 miles
  • 2014 – 26,455 miles
  • 2013 – 25,469 miles
  • 2012 – 24,994 miles
  • 2011 – 24,498 miles
  • 2010 – 24,183 miles
  • 2009 – 22,855 miles
  • 2008 – 22,039 miles
  • 2007 – 21,325 miles
  • 2006 – 20,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,728 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front tyre has run flat damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,728 miles (+648)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    34,728 miles
    Test number
    380244361290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass34,080 miles (+440)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    34,080 miles
    Test number
    500280456080
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass33,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    33,640 miles
    Test number
    990763425223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail33,636 miles (+351)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,636 miles
    Test number
    354536815215
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass33,285 miles (+412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    33,285 miles
    Test number
    493415288460
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass32,873 miles (+859)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    32,873 miles
    Test number
    289397827416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass32,014 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    32,014 miles
    Test number
    562896297828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,499 miles (+818)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    31,499 miles
    Test number
    408175330294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  9. Pass30,681 miles (+745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    30,681 miles
    Test number
    716820492522
    • AdvisorySlight body corrosion (sills)

  10. Pass29,936 miles (+793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    29,936 miles
    Test number
    852353377380
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has run flat damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass29,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,143 miles
    Test number
    492147014868
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has run flat damage

  12. Fail29,143 miles (+609)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,143 miles
    Test number
    648545382351
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has run flat damage

  13. Pass28,534 miles (+465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,534 miles
    Test number
    374698892536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has run flat damage

  14. Pass28,069 miles (+1,614)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,069 miles
    Test number
    136849485048
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre starting to bald on inner and outer adge.
    • NoteO/S/F tyre has a slight damage on the outer wall.

  15. Pass26,455 miles (+986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,455 miles
    Test number
    925280294049
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass25,469 miles (+475)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,469 miles
    Test number
    556099683085
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer sidewall
    • NoteO/s/r tyre marked on sidewall / scratches

  17. Pass24,994 miles (+496)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,994 miles
    Test number
    527389982030
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer sidewall

  18. Pass24,498 miles (+315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,498 miles
    Test number
    595383981090
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass24,183 miles (+1,328)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,183 miles
    Test number
    892484080005
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has minor sidewall damage

  20. Fail22,855 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,855 miles
    Test number
    202255689021
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass22,855 miles (+816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,855 miles
    Test number
    232065289021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass22,039 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,039 miles
    Test number
    402515388035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,325 miles (+1,146)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,325 miles
    Test number
    831354877013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,179 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,179 miles
    Test number
    783508586004
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall damaged

Questions about Y279 VGP

Does Y279 VGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y279 VGP is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y279 VGP?
The MOT on Y279 VGP is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y279 VGP done?
Y279 VGP was recorded at 34,728 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 712 miles a year.
Has Y279 VGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 VGP has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y279 VGP 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 VGP find?
Y279 VGP passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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