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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

X5 TJSMOT history

X5 TJS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

X5 TJS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,088 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 TJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 TJS was last recorded at 88,088 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 1,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,278 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,810 miles
Average per year
3,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,088 miles
  • 2025 – 86,278 miles
  • 2024 – 80,607 miles
  • 2023 – 79,322 miles
  • 2022 – 77,248 miles
  • 2021 – 76,156 miles
  • 2020 – 70,796 miles
  • 2019 – 58,986 miles
  • 2018 – 58,362 miles
  • 2017 – 50,707 miles
  • 2016 – 48,314 miles
  • 2015 – 45,688 miles
  • 2014 – 41,905 miles
  • 2013 – 38,087 miles
  • 2012 – 35,170 miles
  • 2011 – 32,361 miles
  • 2010 – 29,470 miles
  • 2009 – 26,137 miles
  • 2008 – 22,772 miles
  • 2007 – 19,370 miles
  • 2006 – 15,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,088 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,088 miles (+1,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,088 miles
    Test number
    612308573397
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass86,278 miles (+5,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,278 miles
    Test number
    122307816196
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST HAS SMALL HOLE CLOSE TO CENTRE SLEEVE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass80,607 miles (+1,285)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,607 miles
    Test number
    480037821380
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass79,322 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,322 miles
    Test number
    366665722865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail79,322 miles (+2,074)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,322 miles
    Test number
    744372655199
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass77,248 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,248 miles
    Test number
    744747532029
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail77,248 miles (+1,092)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,248 miles
    Test number
    771962957867
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass76,156 miles (+5,360)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,156 miles
    Test number
    782069727574
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass70,796 miles (+11,810)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,796 miles
    Test number
    514179007628
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass58,986 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,986 miles
    Test number
    917151990796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  11. Fail58,986 miles (+624)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,986 miles
    Test number
    269725599844
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  12. Pass58,362 miles (+7,655)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,362 miles
    Test number
    992853901596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,707 miles
    Test number
    739254428145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,707 miles (+2,393)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,707 miles
    Test number
    463066860085
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass48,314 miles (+2,626)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    48,314 miles
    Test number
    247863475024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,688 miles (+3,783)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,688 miles
    Test number
    907793465026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,905 miles (+3,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,905 miles
    Test number
    878493864043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass38,087 miles (+2,917)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,087 miles
    Test number
    198554363451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUndertray damaged
  19. Pass35,170 miles (+2,809)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,170 miles
    Test number
    938700062009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre tracked off on inner edge close to legal limit
  20. Pass32,361 miles (+2,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,361 miles
    Test number
    749497061069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  21. Pass29,470 miles (+3,333)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,470 miles
    Test number
    474554760017
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  22. Pass26,137 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,137 miles
    Test number
    934354969080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,772 miles (+3,402)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,772 miles
    Test number
    674477368068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  24. Pass19,370 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,370 miles
    Test number
    914371677074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,536 miles
    Test number
    134074776030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 TJS

Does X5 TJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 TJS is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 TJS?
The MOT on X5 TJS is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 TJS done?
X5 TJS was recorded at 88,088 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 3,556 miles a year.
Has X5 TJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 TJS has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on X5 TJS 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 X5 TJS find?
X5 TJS passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s; rear coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s.

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