Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
Y879 TLDMOT history
Y879 TLD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,912 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 100,912 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,010 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y879 TLD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 23 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y879 TLD was last recorded at 100,912 miles on 19 Aug 2024, 8,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 92,571 miles · 23 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 8,341 miles
- Average per year
- 4,010 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 100,912 miles
- 2023 – 92,571 miles
- 2022 – 91,569 miles
- 2021 – 90,544 miles
- 2020 – 89,872 miles
- 2019 – 88,947 miles
- 2018 – 86,814 miles
- 2017 – 83,929 miles
- 2016 – 83,354 miles
- 2015 – 82,699 miles
- 2014 – 76,645 miles
- 2013 – 70,065 miles
- 2012 – 63,499 miles
- 2011 – 56,857 miles
- 2010 – 50,029 miles
- 2009 – 43,867 miles
- 2008 – 38,403 miles
- 2007 – 32,532 miles
- 2006 – 27,320 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail100,912 miles
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Excessive up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Excessive up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil light illuminated
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail100,912 miles (+8,341)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,912 miles
- Test number
- 175241531889
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Excessive up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Excessive up and down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil light illuminated
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass92,571 miles (+265)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 92,571 miles
- Test number
- 860317382831
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,306 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 92,306 miles
- Test number
- 572188431287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail92,306 miles (+737)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,306 miles
- Test number
- 113626655142
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass91,569 miles (+1,025)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 91,569 miles
- Test number
- 404459829944
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,544 miles (+672)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 90,544 miles
- Test number
- 531033163986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,872 miles (+925)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 89,872 miles
- Test number
- 825332108671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,947 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 88,947 miles
- Test number
- 253622990763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,947 miles (+2,133)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,947 miles
- Test number
- 556602424507
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass86,814 miles (+2)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 86,814 miles
- Test number
- 555249765307
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail86,812 miles (+2,883)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,812 miles
- Test number
- 605548925657
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass83,929 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 83,929 miles
- Test number
- 869504869614
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail83,929 miles (+575)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,929 miles
- Test number
- 732961869698
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass83,354 miles (+655)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 83,354 miles
- Test number
- 361219245522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,699 miles (+6,054)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 82,699 miles
- Test number
- 427958525155
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass76,645 miles (+6,580)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 76,645 miles
- Test number
- 198185214193
- AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass70,065 miles (+6,566)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 70,065 miles
- Test number
- 268955113132
- 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)
Pass63,499 miles (+6,642)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 63,499 miles
- Test number
- 768956112137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,857 miles (+6,828)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 56,857 miles
- Test number
- 208118011198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,029 miles (+6,162)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 50,029 miles
- Test number
- 882230320183
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass43,867 miles (+5,464)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 43,867 miles
- Test number
- 211828919456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,403 miles (+5,871)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 38,403 miles
- Test number
- 323506418152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,532 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 32,532 miles
- Test number
- 963405517112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,532 miles (+5,212)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,532 miles
- Test number
- 830215017120
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,320 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 27,320 miles
- Test number
- 313433206133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y879 TLD
- Does Y879 TLD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y879 TLD expired on 22 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y879 TLD?
- The MOT on Y879 TLD expired on 22 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y879 TLD done?
- Y879 TLD was recorded at 100,912 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2024, an average of 4,010 miles a year.
- Has Y879 TLD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y879 TLD has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y879 TLD 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 TLD find?
- Y879 TLD failed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 11 more.
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