VOLKSWAGEN POLO MOT Pass Rate
72.0% of 221,380 VOLKSWAGEN POLO MOT tests pass.
The POLO passes 72.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models (78.1%).
The VOLKSWAGEN POLO passes 72.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the VOLKSWAGEN POLO tested at 0–3 years pass 94.0% of the time, compared with just 58.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.0% | 1,062 | 22,749 miles |
| 3–6 years | 85.7% | 25,433 | 35,767 miles |
| 6–10 years | 79.5% | 65,815 | 56,911 miles |
| 10–15 years | 69.9% | 76,176 | 81,254 miles |
| 15+ years | 58.5% | 52,894 | 96,099 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 51.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 51.6% | not working |
| Suspension | 41.0% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 37.9% | efficiency below requirements |
| Tyres | 20.1% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 17.4% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 17.2% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 14.5% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 10.7% | ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.4% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 1.2% | fixing missing |
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- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 72.0% pass rate
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- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 75.8% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN UP — 84.3% pass rate