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Volkswagen Polo MOT Results

Registered in 2006
51.2% pass rate
from 26,910 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2006 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Side repeaters (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on All direction indicators (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0074% fail on Arm (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Headlamps (41% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Headlamp (33% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment (59% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Battery(ies) (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.052% fail on Horn (82% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0037% fail on Switch
    • 0.015% fail on Rear reflectors (78% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0074% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0037% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0037% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.0074% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0037% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0037% fail on Switch
  • 15% fail on Suspension (12% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (28% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (54% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (16% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.085% fail on Pins and bushes (57% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Linkage (72% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0037% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms (23% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.66% fail on Suspension arm (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover (53% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.9% fail on Springs (24% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Coil springs (23% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Coil spring (23% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Mounting (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.70% fail on Wheel bearings (41% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (62% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes (78% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component (64% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.022% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.089% fail on Sub-frames (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Sub-frame (89% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.059% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0074% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0074% fail on Axles (97% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (97% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (89% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Transmission (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 8.6% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.022% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.31% fail on Prop shafts (62% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Belts
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust system (60% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Other passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Catch (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Front passenger's door (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0037% fail on Hinge
        • 0.0037% fail on Catch
      • 0.037% fail on Driver's door (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Door condition (67% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0074% fail on Hinge
        • 0.0037% fail on Catch
    • 0.36% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.015% fail on Pipe (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on System
      • 0.0037% fail on Tank
    • 0.20% fail on Seats
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.093% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.19% fail on Integral vehicle structure (64% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (62% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
      • 0.041% fail on Panel (56% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers (40% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Boot lid (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Boot lid condition (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.052% fail on Chassis (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Chassis condition (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Undertray
    • 0.037% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0074% fail on Bracket
    • 0.015% fail on Cabs
      • 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0037% fail on Cab condition
    • 0.0037% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0037% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0037% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0037% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.0037% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0037% fail on Load security
      • 0.0037% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0037% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 12% fail on Brakes (5.2% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Brake performance (20% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (46% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.88% fail on Service brake imbalance (65% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Plate brake tester (81% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0037% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0037% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (8.3% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (92% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0074% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0074% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (16% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (17% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance (22% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.082% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.033% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0074% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0037% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested (33% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (56% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Brake linings and pads (63% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Brake pads (63% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.56% fail on Brake discs and drums (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Brake discs (59% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Brake drums (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.097% fail on Lever (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Cable (49% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0037% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.0037% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pedal (44% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (57% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Anti-lock braking system (53% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Electronic stability control (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.48% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Hydraulic systems (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake fluid (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Reservoirs (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Valves (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Servos
      • 0.019% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.29% fail on Air and vacuum systems (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Leaks (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Servos (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Operation
      • 0.0037% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
    • 0.0037% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.0037% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.0037% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0037% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (64% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (71% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 9.6% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.041% fail on Oxygen sensor (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0037% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0037% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.63% fail on Compression ignition (54% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (42% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (67% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (80% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Emissions not tested (63% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.022% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0074% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0074% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0037% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.0037% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.011% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0037% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks (59% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0074% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0074% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0074% fail on Undertray
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility (30% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Washers (84% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers (23% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on View to rear (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Mirrors (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet (49% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.026% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres (9.6% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (15% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Steering (12% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components (18% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end (18% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.074% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.015% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0074% fail on Other components
        • 0.0037% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0037% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.40% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.38% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
      • 0.0037% fail on Steering box
    • 0.38% fail on Power steering (61% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Other components (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
      • 0.048% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.045% fail on Rams (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Pump
    • 0.13% fail on Electronic power steering (94% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Steering play
      • 0.082% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0037% fail on Steering column
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (45% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Seat belts (34% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Prescribed areas (32% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Condition (34% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0074% fail on Requirements (80% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Airbags
      • 0.015% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0037% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.46% fail on Identification of the vehicle (25% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plates (25% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels (49% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment (42% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Condition (68% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.011% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.011% fail on Doors
      • 0.011% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.011% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.011% fail on Anchorages
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