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OY05 MZD

2005 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 154,523 miles on the clock, averaging 6,529 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for OY05 MZD

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,523
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,529

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading154,523 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,500
Average per year6,529
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY05 MZD 49k76k102k128k155k '08'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,523 miles
Since last MOT+4,500 miles
PASS
Mileage150,023 miles
Since last MOT+5,207 miles
PASS
Mileage144,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,816 miles
Since last MOT+5,670 miles
PASS
Mileage139,146 miles
Since last MOT+6,973 miles
PASS
Mileage132,173 miles
Since last MOT+9,716 miles
PASS
Mileage122,457 miles
Since last MOT+8,445 miles
PASS
Mileage114,012 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,009 miles
Since last MOT+11,251 miles
PASS
Mileage102,758 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage98,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,520 miles
Since last MOT+5,330 miles
PASS
Mileage93,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,190 miles
Since last MOT+4,283 miles
PASS
Mileage88,907 miles
Since last MOT+1,518 miles
PASS
Mileage87,389 miles
Since last MOT+5,506 miles
PASS
Mileage81,883 miles
Since last MOT+9,525 miles
PASS
Mileage72,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,358 miles
Since last MOT+10,637 miles
PASS
Mileage61,721 miles
Since last MOT+12,480 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,241 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 MZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About OY05 MZD

What car is OY05 MZD?

OY05 MZD is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OY05 MZD?

The last recorded mileage for OY05 MZD was 154,523 miles, recorded on 29 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY05 MZD passed its MOT?

OY05 MZD has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Feb 2024.

Is OY05 MZD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY05 MZD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OY05 MZD?

OY05 MZD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.