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Volkswagen Polo MOT Results

Registered in 1990
60.5% pass rate
from 238 tests in 2021
(29% worse than other 1990 cars)
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 6.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.7% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.84% fail on Horn
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.42% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (87% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 1990 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.3% fail on Seats
      • 0.84% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.42% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.42% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.42% fail on Pipe
      • 0.42% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.42% fail on Cabs
      • 0.42% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 15% fail on Suspension (55% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.7% fail on Springs
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.7% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.84% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.42% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 6.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.84% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.84% fail on Rbt
          • 0.84% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.84% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.84% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.3% fail on Pedal
      • 0.42% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.84% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.42% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.42% fail on Valves
    • 0.84% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.84% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.42% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.42% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.42% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.42% fail on Cable
  • 8.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.84% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.42% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.84% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Other leaks
  • 7.1% fail on Visibility
    • 5.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.42% fail on View to rear
      • 0.42% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.0% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.9% fail on Steering rack
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres (160% worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth (2 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.42% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.42% fail on Condition
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.42% fail on Condition

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