Every listing in this shop is a send-in postal service. Once ordered, we email you packing instructions — the private workshop send-in address is shown on your order page and in your confirmation email — only to paying customers. Most jobs are completed and returned same-day on arrival, fully tracked.
Prefer we come to you or drop the vehicle in? Request a quote — mobile service is available across the West Midlands with a call-out fee based on your postcode.
Call-out fees are guidance only — confirm your postcode when requesting mobile attendance. Postal send-in has no call-out fee.
Supported Models
- VW Golf Mk6 5K (2009–2013)
- VW Golf Mk7 / 7.5 (5G) · Golf Mk8 (CD) (2013–2024)
- VW Passat B7 (36) · B8 (3G) (2011–2023)
- VW Tiguan 5N · Tiguan AD/BW · T-Roc A11 · T-Cross (2008–2024)
- VW Polo 6C · Polo AW (2014–2024)
- VW Transporter T5 GP · T6 / T6.1 · Crafter SY (2009–2024)
- Audi A3 8P · 8V · 8Y (2005–2024)
- Audi A4 B8 · B9 · A5 8T · F5 (2008–2024)
- Audi A6 C7 · C8 · A7 4G/4K (2011–2024)
- Audi Q3 8U · F3 · Q5 8R · FY · Q7 4L · 4M (2006–2024)
- SEAT Leon 5F · KL · Ibiza 6J · 6F (2008–2024)
- SEAT Ateca · Arona · Tarraco (2016–2024)
- Skoda Octavia 5E · NX · Superb 3T · 3V (2008–2024)
- Skoda Kodiaq · Karoq · Fabia NJ/PJ (2014–2024)
Add-Key Programming
One module — car details required, VIN & photos optional
- Free drop-in at our Wolverhampton workshop
- Mobile attendance across the West Midlands
- Coding, adaptation and function test included
All Keys Lost Recovery
Required: immobiliser module + engine ECU — no working key needed
- Not applicable — this is a module coding service
Vehicle Compatibility
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VAG | VW Golf Mk6 5K | 2009–2013 |
| VAG | VW Golf Mk7 / 7.5 (5G) · Golf Mk8 (CD) | 2013–2024 |
| VAG | VW Passat B7 (36) · B8 (3G) | 2011–2023 |
| VAG | VW Tiguan 5N · Tiguan AD/BW · T-Roc A11 · T-Cross | 2008–2024 |
| VAG | VW Polo 6C · Polo AW | 2014–2024 |
| VAG | VW Transporter T5 GP · T6 / T6.1 · Crafter SY | 2009–2024 |
| VAG | Audi A3 8P · 8V · 8Y | 2005–2024 |
| VAG | Audi A4 B8 · B9 · A5 8T · F5 | 2008–2024 |
| VAG | Audi A6 C7 · C8 · A7 4G/4K | 2011–2024 |
| VAG | Audi Q3 8U · F3 · Q5 8R · FY · Q7 4L · 4M | 2006–2024 |
| VAG | SEAT Leon 5F · KL · Ibiza 6J · 6F | 2008–2024 |
| VAG | SEAT Ateca · Arona · Tarraco | 2016–2024 |
| VAG | Skoda Octavia 5E · NX · Superb 3T · 3V | 2008–2024 |
| VAG | Skoda Kodiaq · Karoq · Fabia NJ/PJ | 2014–2024 |
Key Features
- Component protection removed and the replacement part authorised to your VIN.
- Covers infotainment / MIB head units, instrument clusters, engine ECUs, gateways, ABS, ACC radar, steering and airbag modules.
- Dealer-level credentials — the part is authorised the correct way, not bypassed.
- Coding, adaptation and calibration data set so the module works fully, not just silently.
- Free drop-in at our Wolverhampton workshop, or mobile attendance across the West Midlands.
Service Overview
- Fitted a replacement head unit, cluster, ECU, gateway, ABS pump, ACC radar or steering module to a VW, Audi, SEAT or Skoda and the car has refused it? That is component protection — VAG's anti-theft lock that ties a module to the original vehicle. Until it is removed and the part authorised to your VIN, the module either stays dead or works with limited function and permanent fault codes.
- We carry out the removal and authorisation with dealer-level credentials, then code, adapt and calibrate the module so it behaves exactly like a factory-fitted part. £200 fixed price.
- Important compatibility note: component protection is applied per module, not per car. On 2005–2012 platforms it is usually the head unit, cluster and sometimes the ECU; on MQB/MLB most control units are protected; from around 2020 (MQB Evo, MEB, current MLB) diagnostics are also SFD-protected and need a live online session. The model list below is a guide — send your VIN and we confirm your exact module before you book.
- What we need: car make, model and year are required. VIN and photos of the module label are optional but make the job faster and let us confirm the variant before you arrive.
- Important: before booking, please confirm with the seller that the part is not stolen or blacklisted — ideally get the donor VIN. A blacklisted module shows up during coding, the job cannot be completed, and payment is still due as the session and workshop time are used.
- Drop-in at our Wolverhampton workshop is free. Mobile attendance is available across the West Midlands and beyond with a postcode-based call-out fee.
More Information
- Immobiliser
- Component Protection
- Key Type
- Not applicable — module coding service
- Security Level
- Component protection (CP) / SFD-protected adaptation
- Tooling
- Dealer-credential online coding session + bench adaptation
- Workshop
- Wolverhampton, West Midlands
- Product Code
- MCC-VAG-COMP-PROT
Why Choose MCC
- Specialist bench-side equipment
- Wolverhampton & West Midlands workshop
- Fast turnaround — same-day on arrival where possible
- Fixed transparent pricing — no VAT surprises
- UK-wide postal service — insured return delivery
Requirements
- Car details — make, model, year and engine (required).
- VIN — optional but ideal, it lets us confirm the exact module variant before you arrive.
- Photos of the module label / part number — optional but speeds the job up.
- Confirm with the part seller that the module is not stolen or blacklisted before booking.
- Mobile or drop-in preference: drop-in at Wolverhampton is free, mobile is charged by postcode.
What You Get
- Component protection cleared and the new part accepted by the vehicle.
- Module coded, adapted and calibrated to your VIN and specification.
- Fault codes cleared and the system function-tested before handover.
- Written job confirmation of the work carried out.
- Aftercare advice if the module later needs re-adaptation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost?
£200 for component protection removal and new-part authorisation. Drop-in at our Wolverhampton workshop is free; mobile attendance adds a postcode-based call-out fee listed on this page.
Do you need the VIN?
The VIN is optional but ideal. Car make, model and year are required — with the VIN we can confirm the exact module variant and software level before we start.
What if the part I bought is stolen or blacklisted?
Please check with the seller first. If a module turns out to be stolen or blacklisted it will show during coding, the job cannot be completed, and payment is still due because the diagnostic time and dealer session have been used. Getting the donor VIN from the seller avoids this entirely.
Which modules can you authorise?
Head units and MIB infotainment, instrument clusters, engine ECUs, gateways, ABS/ESP, ACC radar, steering column modules, airbag modules and most other CP-protected units across the VAG range.
Does component protection apply to every VAG car and every module?
No — it applies per module, not per car. On older platforms (roughly 2005–2012) it is usually the head unit, cluster and sometimes the ECU. On MQB and MLB cars most control units are protected. From around 2020 (MQB Evo, MEB, current MLB) diagnostics are also SFD-protected and need a live online session. Send your VIN and we confirm exactly which of your modules is locked before you book.
Scenario: I fitted a used MIB2 head unit to my Golf 7.5 and it says the unit is not authorised.
Classic component protection. The radio works partially or shows a protection message and logs a fault in the gateway list. We authorise the unit to your VIN, then set the correct coding and adaptation so DAB, phone, camera and steering wheel controls all return.
Scenario: I swapped the cluster on an Audi A3 8V and now the mileage or immobiliser light is wrong.
The cluster carries immobiliser data as well as protection. We authorise the cluster and align the immobiliser data set so the car starts and the dash stops reporting a protection or immobiliser fault. Mileage is never altered — we only adapt what the factory procedure allows.
Scenario: my replacement ABS/ESP module works but the car has permanent warning lights.
Protected modules often function while flagging faults. Authorisation plus coding, calibration (steering angle, longitudinal sensor) and a basic settings run clears it properly — clearing codes alone will not.
Is this a bypass or a proper removal?
A proper authorisation. We use dealer credentials to remove component protection and adapt the part, so the module stays functional after updates rather than relying on a temporary bypass.
How long does it take?
Most jobs are completed in 45–90 minutes on the day, depending on the module and how many systems need adapting.
Not sure your car is compatible?
Send your VIN or registration and we'll confirm the correct system, part and service before you order.