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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

TCS 5MOT history

TCS 5 is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
145,634 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TCS 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TCS 5 was last recorded at 145,634 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,295 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
339 miles
Average per year
5,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,634 miles
  • 2024 – 145,295 miles
  • 2023 – 143,550 miles
  • 2022 – 142,019 miles
  • 2021 – 141,062 miles
  • 2019 – 140,569 miles
  • 2018 – 138,201 miles
  • 2017 – 136,568 miles
  • 2016 – 134,427 miles
  • 2015 – 129,448 miles
  • 2014 – 119,266 miles
  • 2013 – 107,525 miles
  • 2012 – 98,785 miles
  • 2011 – 87,871 miles
  • 2010 – 78,693 miles
  • 2009 – 67,140 miles
  • 2008 – 58,860 miles
  • 2007 – 44,751 miles
  • 2006 – 33,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,634 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEML onRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oli pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (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, 2011–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,634 miles (+339)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    145,634 miles
    Test number
    740512117154
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oli pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,295 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,295 miles
    Test number
    335649847308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,550 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,550 miles
    Test number
    910478755608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,019 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,019 miles
    Test number
    592712342379
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail142,019 miles (+957)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,019 miles
    Test number
    150354950428
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass141,062 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,062 miles
    Test number
    874765189560
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail141,062 miles (+493)2 dangerous7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,062 miles
    Test number
    204767774686
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass140,569 miles (+2,368)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    140,569 miles
    Test number
    916786451973
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass138,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    138,201 miles
    Test number
    702496654939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail138,201 miles (+1,633)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,201 miles
    Test number
    727670991178
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  11. Pass136,568 miles (+2,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    136,568 miles
    Test number
    952947162728
    • AdvisoryBoth wiper blade rubbers deteriorating
    • AdvisoryEngine management

  12. Pass134,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    134,427 miles
    Test number
    726120551957
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light stays on

  13. Fail134,427 miles (+4,979)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,427 miles
    Test number
    356872681536
    • Repaired at testSide repeater not working Both (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light stays on

  14. Pass129,448 miles (+10,182)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    129,448 miles
    Test number
    476059241848
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light stays on
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass119,266 miles (+11,741)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    119,266 miles
    Test number
    408780894158
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass107,525 miles (+8,740)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    107,525 miles
    Test number
    939577593119
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light stays on

  17. Pass98,785 miles (+10,914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    98,785 miles
    Test number
    265569192102
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass87,871 miles (+9,178)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,871 miles
    Test number
    468459391157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre 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)

  19. Pass78,693 miles (+11,553)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    78,693 miles
    Test number
    682723300201
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside number plate light slightly dull

  20. Pass67,140 miles (+8,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    67,140 miles
    Test number
    851164209295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass58,860 miles (+14,109)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,860 miles
    Test number
    720408698150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,751 miles (+10,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    44,751 miles
    Test number
    933142977175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass33,772 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,772 miles
    Test number
    222591906295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about TCS 5

What vehicle is registration TCS 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TCS 5 on a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 May 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TCS 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TCS 5 is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on TCS 5?
The MOT on TCS 5 is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TCS 5 done?
TCS 5 was recorded at 145,634 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 5,790 miles a year.
Has TCS 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TCS 5 has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on TCS 5 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 TCS 5 find?
TCS 5 passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; eml on; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 5 more.

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