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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y879 KFGMOT history

Y879 KFG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 222,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

Y879 KFG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
222,703 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 KFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 KFG was last recorded at 222,703 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 4,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,371 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,332 miles
Average per year
8,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 222,703 miles
  • 2024 – 218,371 miles
  • 2023 – 211,074 miles
  • 2022 – 206,053 miles
  • 2021 – 203,305 miles
  • 2020 – 201,286 miles
  • 2019 – 198,546 miles
  • 2018 – 185,422 miles
  • 2017 – 177,729 miles
  • 2016 – 173,357 miles
  • 2015 – 168,053 miles
  • 2014 – 159,594 miles
  • 2013 – 146,750 miles
  • 2012 – 132,644 miles
  • 2011 – 119,167 miles
  • 2010 – 100,704 miles
  • 2009 – 89,055 miles
  • 2008 – 79,081 miles
  • 2007 – 71,212 miles
  • 2006 – 64,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,703 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges ***DANGEROUS ***

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSION

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,703 miles (+4,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    222,703 miles
    Test number
    701800732932
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass218,371 miles (+7,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    218,371 miles
    Test number
    687232219480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass211,074 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    211,074 miles
    Test number
    217825079089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail211,068 miles (+5,015)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,068 miles
    Test number
    292929814710
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass206,053 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    206,053 miles
    Test number
    578069792236
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension top mount bush or bearing has slight play but not deemed excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail206,053 miles (+2,748)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,053 miles
    Test number
    503900211016
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension top mount bush or bearing has slight play but not deemed excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is also perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass203,305 miles (+11)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    203,305 miles
    Test number
    380603330583
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail203,294 miles (+2,008)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,294 miles
    Test number
    160500788733
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv clip missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv clip missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass201,286 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    201,286 miles
    Test number
    820914199290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges ***DANGEROUS *** (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake force effort low at 18%

  10. Fail201,273 miles (+2,727)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,273 miles
    Test number
    801468185221
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges ***DANGEROUS *** (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake force effort low at 18%

  11. Pass198,546 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    198,546 miles
    Test number
    218400441972
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail198,546 miles (+13,124)4 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,546 miles
    Test number
    165439935887
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass185,422 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    185,422 miles
    Test number
    485312151097
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail185,422 miles (+7,693)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,422 miles
    Test number
    607812390345
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass177,729 miles (+4,372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    177,729 miles
    Test number
    821551176510
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass173,357 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    173,357 miles
    Test number
    669771636616
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail173,357 miles (+5,304)2 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,357 miles
    Test number
    755695167902
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass168,053 miles (+8,459)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    168,053 miles
    Test number
    686062015334
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers worn

  19. Pass159,594 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    159,594 miles
    Test number
    458307664223
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  20. Fail159,594 miles (+12,844)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,594 miles
    Test number
    186216964267
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust center mount broken
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  21. Pass146,750 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    146,750 miles
    Test number
    699568073249
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner edge wear/suggest tracking check

  22. Fail146,750 miles (+14,106)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,750 miles
    Test number
    965838273272
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner edge wear/suggest tracking check

  23. Fail132,644 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,644 miles
    Test number
    146224262249
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass132,644 miles (+13,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    132,644 miles
    Test number
    197524462237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass119,167 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    119,167 miles
    Test number
    789197071267
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low and unevenly on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in both front strut top mounts

  26. Fail119,167 miles (+18,463)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,167 miles
    Test number
    695417071211
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low and unevenly on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in both front strut top mounts

  27. Pass100,704 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    100,704 miles
    Test number
    504979190093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail100,594 miles (+11,539)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,594 miles
    Test number
    314060090061
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass89,055 miles (+9,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    89,055 miles
    Test number
    911896379078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass79,081 miles (+7,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    79,081 miles
    Test number
    990389678021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass71,212 miles (+7,180)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    71,212 miles
    Test number
    401706087089
    • NoteO/s front cv boot has very slight slit init.

  32. Pass64,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    64,032 miles
    Test number
    604133386006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail64,032 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,032 miles
    Test number
    650722186030
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y879 KFG

Does Y879 KFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y879 KFG is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y879 KFG?
The MOT on Y879 KFG is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y879 KFG done?
Y879 KFG was recorded at 222,703 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 8,063 miles a year.
Has Y879 KFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 KFG has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y879 KFG 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 Y879 KFG find?
Y879 KFG passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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