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GS05 OZY

2019 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,617 mi
Last recorded144,617 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2019 Volkswagen Polo29,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS05 OZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2019
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 144,617 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 24,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 135,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly damaged wing mirror cover (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 135,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slightly damaged wing mirror cover (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 19,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 123,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 123,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 15,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 115,749 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 115,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 12,448 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 109,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 104,923 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 104,923 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 98,101 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 98,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner & outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 88,590 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 77,436 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 77,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,531 miles

headlight masks fitted

lip on front discs

Pass 11 Jul 2016 49,743 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 38,513 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

slight lip on front discs

Pass 26 Jun 2014 28,463 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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GS05 OZY is a 2019 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2019 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 29,277 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GS05 OZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 7 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GS05 OZY registered?

GS05 OZY is a 2019 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2019.

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