Volkswagen Polo
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
705 COXMOT history
705 COX is a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 152,847 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 152,847 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,550 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 705 COX
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 27 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
705 COX was last recorded at 152,847 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 2,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,741 miles · 14 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,106 miles
- Average per year
- 6,550 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,847 miles
- 2025 – 150,741 miles
- 2024 – 148,855 miles
- 2023 – 147,329 miles
- 2022 – 144,724 miles
- 2021 – 142,713 miles
- 2020 – 140,586 miles
- 2019 – 139,442 miles
- 2018 – 134,868 miles
- 2017 – 126,640 miles
- 2016 – 115,167 miles
- 2015 – 104,695 miles
- 2014 – 94,286 miles
- 2013 – 88,072 miles
- 2012 – 83,449 miles
- 2011 – 78,146 miles
- 2010 – 68,245 miles
- 2009 – 57,979 miles
- 2008 – 45,524 miles
- 2007 – 32,230 miles
- 2006 – 19,363 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,847 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Rear exhaust box is corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,847 miles (+2,106)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 152,847 miles
- Test number
- 725944586707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,741 miles (+1,886)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 150,741 miles
- Test number
- 595777741181
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated plus perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge almost to cords and 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOSF Track rod end has slight play
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
Pass148,855 miles (+1,526)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 148,855 miles
- Test number
- 162306142135
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view
Pass147,329 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 147,329 miles
- Test number
- 984473873793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,329 miles (+2,605)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,329 miles
- Test number
- 627374322172
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass144,724 miles (+2,011)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 144,724 miles
- Test number
- 290243518660
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass142,713 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 142,713 miles
- Test number
- 358696925476
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail142,711 miles (+2,125)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,711 miles
- Test number
- 214168543503
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass140,586 miles (+1,144)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 140,586 miles
- Test number
- 753630658858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,442 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 139,442 miles
- Test number
- 124450143695
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,442 miles (+4,574)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,442 miles
- Test number
- 102337692386
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass134,868 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 134,868 miles
- Test number
- 707899131931
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail134,863 miles (+8,223)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,863 miles
- Test number
- 674542402110
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass126,640 miles (+227)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 126,640 miles
- Test number
- 534040570479
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded
Fail126,413 miles (+11,246)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,413 miles
- Test number
- 453387968124
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded
Pass115,167 miles (+10,472)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 115,167 miles
- Test number
- 562709858501
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 165/70R14 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box is corroded
- AdvisoryRear tyres are cracking
Pass104,695 miles (+10,409)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 104,695 miles
- Test number
- 346614605102
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/r tyre slight splits
Pass94,286 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 94,286 miles
- Test number
- 167953494471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,246 miles (+6,174)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,246 miles
- Test number
- 627810294054
- FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass88,072 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 88,072 miles
- Test number
- 508885393070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,072 miles (+4,623)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,072 miles
- Test number
- 685485993098
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass83,449 miles (+5,303)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 83,449 miles
- Test number
- 757441692016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,146 miles (+9,901)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 78,146 miles
- Test number
- 237277411473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,245 miles (+10,266)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 68,245 miles
- Test number
- 804369910127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,979 miles (+12,455)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 57,979 miles
- Test number
- 200382419483
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,524 miles (+13,294)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 45,524 miles
- Test number
- 203234318433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,230 miles (+12,867)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 32,230 miles
- Test number
- 700772897030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,363 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 19,363 miles
- Test number
- 384168956080
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about 705 COX
- What vehicle is registration 705 COX currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 705 COX on a white diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Mar 2003. 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 705 COX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 705 COX is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 705 COX?
- The MOT on 705 COX is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 705 COX done?
- 705 COX was recorded at 152,847 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 6,550 miles a year.
- Has 705 COX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 705 COX has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on 705 COX 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 705 COX find?
- 705 COX passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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