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Volkswagen Polo MOT Results

Registered in 2008
56.0% pass rate
from 29,550 tests in 2021
(8.0% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Direction indicators (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Flashing type (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Side repeaters (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (52% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps (9.9% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp levelling device (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (8.4% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (34% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (30% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Battery(ies) (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Horn (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0034% fail on Switch
    • 0.0034% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 6.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (52% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Linkage ball joints (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint (32% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Linkage (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.5% fail on Springs (8.7% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Coil springs (8.4% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Coil spring (8.1% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms (25% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.99% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.79% fail on Shock absorbers (21% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (63% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component (50% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0068% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut (48% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.088% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0034% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.071% fail on Sub-frames (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Sub-frame (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (91% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0068% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.017% fail on Axles (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Axle
      • 0.0068% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (96% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 11% fail on Brakes (14% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Brake performance (53% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0068% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (93% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0068% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (41% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake imbalance (35% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0068% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0068% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (28% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (30% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (20% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.051% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.014% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pedal
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Brake linings and pads (69% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Brake pads (70% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums (48% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Brake discs (50% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Brake drums (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.10% fail on Lever (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Cable
        • 0.0034% fail on Linkage
    • 0.48% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (48% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Anti-lock braking system (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.0068% fail on Electronic stability control (97% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems (85% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.047% fail on Valves (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.020% fail on Master cylinder (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Servos
    • 0.14% fail on Air and vacuum systems (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Leaks (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Servos (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Operation
      • 0.0034% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.0034% fail on Valves
    • 0.074% fail on Flexible brake hoses (56% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.024% fail on Other components
  • 9.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (57% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Transmission (81% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Drive shafts (83% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Joints (84% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.014% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.16% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.16% fail on Joints (76% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Belts
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust system (81% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Doors (73% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0034% fail on Catch
      • 0.071% fail on Front passenger's door (43% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Door condition (42% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's door (73% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition (72% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
      • 0.034% fail on Panel
      • 0.0034% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0034% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system (40% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.020% fail on Hose
      • 0.020% fail on System
      • 0.0068% fail on Tank (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Pipe (84% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.064% fail on Integral vehicle structure (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0034% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.064% fail on Seats (46% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.030% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.041% fail on Chassis (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Chassis condition (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Undertray
    • 0.010% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.010% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0068% fail on Engine mounting (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Engine mounting condition (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0068% fail on Load security
      • 0.0034% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0034% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.0034% fail on Loading door
    • 0.0034% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0034% fail on Towbar condition
  • 7.1% fail on Visibility (13% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Washers (41% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers (17% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on View to rear (79% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Mirrors (78% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.091% fail on Bonnet (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Condition of glass (45% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Windscreen (47% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0034% fail on Window
    • 0.0068% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (28% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Spark ignition (64% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.010% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0068% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0034% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.99% fail on Compression ignition (38% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (48% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (55% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Emissions not tested (40% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.010% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0034% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0034% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.0034% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Engine oil leaks (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.030% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.027% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0034% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 3.6% fail on Steering (34% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Steering linkage components (33% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint (64% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.024% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.020% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0068% fail on Other components
        • 0.0068% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.43% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.42% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.010% fail on Operation
      • 0.0034% fail on Steering box
    • 0.42% fail on Power steering (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Operation (71% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Pipes and hoses (82% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Rams (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Pump
    • 0.12% fail on Electronic power steering (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Steering play
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (24% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (75% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Seat belts (31% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Condition (26% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas (30% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0034% fail on Attachment
    • 0.047% fail on Airbags
      • 0.044% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0034% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.45% fail on Attachment
    • 0.047% fail on Condition (65% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0034% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.0068% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0068% fail on Doors
      • 0.0068% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.0068% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0034% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0034% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0034% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0034% fail on Speedometer
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