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GV05 HAY

2018 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,468 mi
Last recorded33,468 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 HAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 33,468 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2026 71,642 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 56,905 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 56,870 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leaking at various joints (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 32,250 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 43,344 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 31,483 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 38,131 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 27,584 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2022 32,616 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 21,263 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2022 21,263 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 26,328 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 14,614 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jul 2020 22,634 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 19,390 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 14,030 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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GV05 HAY is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 32,563 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV05 HAY, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GV05 HAY registered?

GV05 HAY is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 June 2018.

Is GV05 HAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 HAY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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