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Tesla Model S

Black · Electric · 2016

W5 MENMOT history

W5 MEN is a black electric Tesla Model S first used on 28 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 78,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

W5 MEN black Tesla Model S – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
78,613 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 MEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Tesla
Model
Model S
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Electric
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
28 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 MEN was last recorded at 78,613 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 12,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,687 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,926 miles
Average per year
10,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,613 miles
  • 2024 – 65,687 miles
  • 2023 – 55,338 miles
  • 2022 – 43,625 miles
  • 2021 – 31,340 miles
  • 2020 – 23,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,613 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 13 Nov 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,613 miles (+12,926)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    78,613 miles
    Test number
    387602525941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,687 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    65,687 miles
    Test number
    552966995804
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail65,683 miles (+10,345)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,683 miles
    Test number
    332159938803
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass55,338 miles (+11,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,338 miles
    Test number
    909215118417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass43,625 miles (+12,285)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    43,625 miles
    Test number
    869731813561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,340 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    31,340 miles
    Test number
    254551886648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail30,492 miles (+6,875)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,492 miles
    Test number
    279409225466
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45R19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass23,617 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    23,617 miles
    Test number
    137614966278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about W5 MEN

Does W5 MEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 MEN is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 MEN?
The MOT on W5 MEN is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 MEN done?
W5 MEN was recorded at 78,613 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 10,679 miles a year.
Has W5 MEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 MEN has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on W5 MEN 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 W5 MEN find?
W5 MEN passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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