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Volkswagen Polo

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,000 cc

W256 MWAMOT history

W256 MWA is a green petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 63,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

W256 MWA green Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
63,833 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W256 MWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
15 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W256 MWA was last recorded at 63,833 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,567 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
266 miles
Average per year
1,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,833 miles
  • 2025 – 63,567 miles
  • 2024 – 61,151 miles
  • 2021 – 60,598 miles
  • 2020 – 58,870 miles
  • 2019 – 55,631 miles
  • 2018 – 52,413 miles
  • 2017 – 49,650 miles
  • 2016 – 47,124 miles
  • 2015 – 44,477 miles
  • 2014 – 41,696 miles
  • 2013 – 39,269 miles
  • 2012 – 35,849 miles
  • 2011 – 34,558 miles
  • 2010 – 32,978 miles
  • 2009 – 31,350 miles
  • 2008 – 29,344 miles
  • 2007 – 27,429 miles
  • 2006 – 25,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,833 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,833 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    63,833 miles
    Test number
    367459377344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    63,567 miles
    Test number
    646297349017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail63,567 miles (+2,416)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,567 miles
    Test number
    229207745437
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass61,151 miles (+553)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    61,151 miles
    Test number
    328221231923
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass60,598 miles (+1,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,598 miles
    Test number
    448602386447
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components have heavy surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Pass58,870 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,870 miles
    Test number
    722360412773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension & steering components have heavy surface corrosion

  7. Fail58,870 miles (+3,239)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,870 miles
    Test number
    788262829178
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension & steering components have heavy surface corrosion

  8. Pass55,631 miles (+3,218)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,631 miles
    Test number
    478730922178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass52,413 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,413 miles
    Test number
    653936091330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Fail52,413 miles (+2,763)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,413 miles
    Test number
    983237286914
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass49,650 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,650 miles
    Test number
    534033068275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,124 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,124 miles
    Test number
    655564508828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,477 miles (+2,781)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,477 miles
    Test number
    285297825406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    41,696 miles
    Test number
    297183134170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,696 miles (+2,427)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,696 miles
    Test number
    908293034150
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass39,269 miles (+3,420)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,269 miles
    Test number
    487399413136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,849 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,849 miles
    Test number
    126804422186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,558 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,558 miles
    Test number
    738089221165
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  19. Pass34,558 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    34,558 miles
    Test number
    865909221141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,978 miles
    Test number
    242844930468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,961 miles (+1,611)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,961 miles
    Test number
    231214730456
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  22. Pass31,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,350 miles
    Test number
    614521739192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,350 miles (+2,006)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,350 miles
    Test number
    891611539171
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  24. Pass29,344 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,344 miles
    Test number
    742549218185
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs corroded
    • NoteAdvise slight oil leak

  25. Fail29,344 miles (+1,915)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,344 miles
    Test number
    922919618106
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs corroded
    • NoteAdvise slight oil leak

  26. Pass27,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,429 miles
    Test number
    513923527140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail27,429 miles (+1,785)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,429 miles
    Test number
    244463827464
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  28. Pass25,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,644 miles
    Test number
    592611236151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W256 MWA

Does W256 MWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W256 MWA is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on W256 MWA?
The MOT on W256 MWA is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W256 MWA done?
W256 MWA was recorded at 63,833 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 1,873 miles a year.
Has W256 MWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W256 MWA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on W256 MWA 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 W256 MWA find?
W256 MWA passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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