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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

CWS 405MOT history

CWS 405 is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 59,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

CWS 405 grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
59,129 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CWS 405
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
18 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

CWS 405 was last recorded at 59,129 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 5,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,792 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,337 miles
Average per year
6,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,129 miles
  • 2025 – 53,792 miles
  • 2024 – 47,238 miles
  • 2023 – 42,915 miles
  • 2022 – 34,210 miles
  • 2021 – 26,422 miles
  • 2020 – 20,003 miles
  • 2019 – 15,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,129 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 13 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,129 miles (+5,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    59,129 miles
    Test number
    291183709846
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass53,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    53,792 miles
    Test number
    588005403269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail53,792 miles (+6,554)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,792 miles
    Test number
    908278516044
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass47,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    47,238 miles
    Test number
    914342439018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail47,238 miles (+4,323)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,238 miles
    Test number
    209286388457
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits also on idle (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits also on idle (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits also on idle (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass42,915 miles (+8,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    42,915 miles
    Test number
    894217312784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass34,210 miles (+7,788)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    34,210 miles
    Test number
    293048170611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,422 miles (+6,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    26,422 miles
    Test number
    169748707582
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass20,003 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    20,003 miles
    Test number
    724406959758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    15,267 miles
    Test number
    258264104273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about CWS 405

What vehicle is registration CWS 405 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CWS 405 on a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 18 Jun 2016. 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 CWS 405 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on CWS 405 is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on CWS 405?
The MOT on CWS 405 is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has CWS 405 done?
CWS 405 was recorded at 59,129 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 6,171 miles a year.
Has CWS 405 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CWS 405 has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on CWS 405 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 CWS 405 find?
CWS 405 passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear, both sides.

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