VOLKSWAGEN POLO MOT pass rate
74.5% of 951,202 VOLKSWAGEN POLO MOT tests pass.
At 74.5%, The POLO passes slightly less often than the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models (79.0%).
At 74.5%, The VOLKSWAGEN POLO passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the VOLKSWAGEN POLO tested at 0–3 years pass 93.5% of the time, compared with just 59.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.5% | 37,439 | 21,833 miles |
| 3–6 years | 87.6% | 159,262 | 33,537 miles |
| 6–10 years | 79.8% | 278,047 | 55,748 miles |
| 10–15 years | 70.2% | 279,969 | 80,347 miles |
| 15+ years | 59.1% | 196,485 | 95,243 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN POLO
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN POLO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 50.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 50.2% | Not working |
| Suspension | 38.6% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 37.1% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Tyres | 20.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 16.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 16.5% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 9.9% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.5% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 1.2% | Fixing missing |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 80.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 74.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 86.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.9% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 76.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN UP — 85.4% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLKSWAGEN POLO?
- 74.5% of VOLKSWAGEN POLO MOT tests pass, based on 951,202 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLKSWAGEN POLO?
- The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN POLO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 50.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the VOLKSWAGEN POLO's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VOLKSWAGEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.