Volkswagen Polo MOT Results

Registered in 1984
48.9% pass rate
from 47 tests in 2021
(89% worse than other 1984 cars)
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 1984 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.

  • 36% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (170% worse than other 1984 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 8.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 8.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 8.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 8.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 8.5% fail on Electrical equipment (3 times worse than other 1984 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Battery(ies) (8 times worse than other 1984 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Horn
    • 6.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (3 times worse than other 1984 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 15% fail on Brake performance
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 1984 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 1984 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 8.5% fail on Rbt
          • 6.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 8.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1984 cars)
        • 8.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1984 cars)
          • 8.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (5 times worse than other 1984 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Parking brake performance (9 times worse than other 1984 cars)
        • 8.5% fail on Rbt (10 times worse than other 1984 cars)
          • 6.4% fail on Parking brake performance (8 times worse than other 1984 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 4.3% fail on Parking brake control (14 times worse than other 1984 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Lever (14 times worse than other 1984 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 2.1% fail on Hand lever
    • 2.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 17% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (2 times worse than other 1984 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 13% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 6.4% fail on Emissions not tested (9 times worse than other 1984 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 4.3% fail on Engine oil leaks (6 times worse than other 1984 cars)
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 8.5% fail on Wheel bearings (4 times worse than other 1984 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Shock absorbers (9 times worse than other 1984 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 11% fail on Transmission (6 times worse than other 1984 cars)
      • 11% fail on Drive shafts (8 times worse than other 1984 cars)
        • 11% fail on Joints (8 times worse than other 1984 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 2.1% fail on Pipe
    • 2.1% fail on Seats
      • 2.1% fail on Driver's seat
      • 2.1% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 11% fail on Steering
    • 6.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.3% fail on Locking devices (11 times worse than other 1984 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
    • 4.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 4.3% fail on Steering rack
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 8.5% fail on Washers
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres (3 times worse than other 1984 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth (5 times worse than other 1984 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Size/type
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
  • 2.1% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 2.1% fail on Speedometer
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.1% fail on Requirements
      • 2.1% fail on Condition

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