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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

TUP 71MOT history

TUP 71 is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 121,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,055 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TUP 71
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TUP 71 was last recorded at 121,055 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,048 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,055 miles
  • 2024 – 118,946 miles
  • 2023 – 116,898 miles
  • 2022 – 114,387 miles
  • 2021 – 111,247 miles
  • 2020 – 107,863 miles
  • 2019 – 106,329 miles
  • 2018 – 104,390 miles
  • 2017 – 101,064 miles
  • 2016 – 95,634 miles
  • 2015 – 88,345 miles
  • 2014 – 83,064 miles
  • 2013 – 76,633 miles
  • 2012 – 66,447 miles
  • 2011 – 62,858 miles
  • 2010 – 53,479 miles
  • 2009 – 45,985 miles
  • 2008 – 38,363 miles
  • 2007 – 31,492 miles
  • 2006 – 23,859 miles
  • 2005 – 16,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,055 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre nail non repairable 175/80/14Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears factory pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking on sidewalls

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,055 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,055 miles
    Test number
    215356836410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre nail non repairable 175/80/14
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears factory pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail121,048 miles (+2,102)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,048 miles
    Test number
    334396503026
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre nail non repairable 175/80/14
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears factory pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass118,946 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    118,946 miles
    Test number
    904006494116
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail118,946 miles (+2,048)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,946 miles
    Test number
    808010304637
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass116,898 miles (+56)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,898 miles
    Test number
    149911250231
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail116,842 miles (+2,455)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,842 miles
    Test number
    351852372202
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass114,387 miles (+3,140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,387 miles
    Test number
    739236665542
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass111,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,247 miles
    Test number
    775273164954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,247 miles (+3,384)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,247 miles
    Test number
    757195011037
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass107,863 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,863 miles
    Test number
    672707014222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,329 miles (+1,939)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,329 miles
    Test number
    558812864425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass104,390 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    104,390 miles
    Test number
    254686367319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail104,389 miles (+3,325)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,389 miles
    Test number
    852529169991
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass101,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    101,064 miles
    Test number
    912923313658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail101,064 miles (+5,430)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,064 miles
    Test number
    496652781354
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass95,634 miles (+7,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,634 miles
    Test number
    678381823763
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass88,345 miles (+5,281)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    88,345 miles
    Test number
    446181957874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass83,064 miles (+6,431)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,064 miles
    Test number
    166826254361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass76,633 miles (+10,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    76,633 miles
    Test number
    286748143393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass66,447 miles (+3,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,447 miles
    Test number
    219863862313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass62,858 miles (+9,379)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,858 miles
    Test number
    538972161347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,479 miles (+7,494)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,479 miles
    Test number
    724887850366
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass45,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,985 miles
    Test number
    241271959314
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail45,985 miles (+7,622)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,985 miles
    Test number
    763291459305
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass38,363 miles (+6,871)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,363 miles
    Test number
    281584158332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,492 miles (+7,633)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,492 miles
    Test number
    492151047478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,859 miles (+6,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    23,859 miles
    Test number
    523919546374
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  28. Pass16,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    16,971 miles
    Test number
    403011245307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TUP 71

What vehicle is registration TUP 71 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TUP 71 on a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Dec 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 TUP 71 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TUP 71 is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on TUP 71?
The MOT on TUP 71 is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TUP 71 done?
TUP 71 was recorded at 121,055 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,196 miles a year.
Has TUP 71 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TUP 71 has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on TUP 71 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 TUP 71 find?
TUP 71 passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; offside rear inner nail in tyre nail non repairable 175/80/14; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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