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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

W18 CWSMOT history

W18 CWS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 96,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

W18 CWS blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
96,169 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 CWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
8 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 CWS was last recorded at 96,169 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 8,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,426 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,743 miles
Average per year
9,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,169 miles
  • 2025 – 87,426 miles
  • 2024 – 75,782 miles
  • 2022 – 61,503 miles
  • 2021 – 49,721 miles
  • 2020 – 40,043 miles
  • 2019 – 31,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,169 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

8 tests since 19 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,169 miles (+8,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    96,169 miles
    Test number
    575834283160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass87,426 miles (+11,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    87,426 miles
    Test number
    993854121666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored and pitted ( offside too) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass75,782 miles (+14,279)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    75,782 miles
    Test number
    275085105403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,503 miles (+11,782)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,503 miles
    Test number
    544915290997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,721 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    49,721 miles
    Test number
    530146673986
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail49,586 miles (+9,543)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,586 miles
    Test number
    962455224698
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass40,043 miles (+8,946)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,043 miles
    Test number
    334320821370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass31,097 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    31,097 miles
    Test number
    653750243146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper rubber split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about W18 CWS

Does W18 CWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 CWS is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 CWS?
The MOT on W18 CWS is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 CWS done?
W18 CWS was recorded at 96,169 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 9,940 miles a year.
Has W18 CWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 CWS has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on W18 CWS 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 W18 CWS find?
W18 CWS passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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