Volkswagen Polo MOT Results
Registered in 198448.9% pass rate
from 47 tests in 2021
(89% worse than other 1984 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 1984 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.
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36% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(170% worse than other 1984 cars)
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8.5% fail on
Headlamps
- 8.5% fail on Headlamp
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8.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 8.5% fail on Headlamp aim
- 8.5% fail on Stop lamp
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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)
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4.3% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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4.3% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 4.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
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4.3% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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2.1% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.1% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
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2.1% fail on
Flashing type
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8.5% fail on
Headlamps
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17% fail on
Brakes
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15% fail on
Brake performance
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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)
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8.5% fail on
Service brake performance
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8.5% fail on
Rbt
- 6.4% fail on Service brake performance
- 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
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8.5% fail on
Rbt
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8.5% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(2 times worse than other 1984 cars)
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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)
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8.5% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(2 times worse than other 1984 cars)
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8.5% fail on
Parking brake performance
(9 times worse than other 1984 cars)
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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)
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8.5% fail on
Rbt
(10 times worse than other 1984 cars)
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11% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(3 times worse than other 1984 cars)
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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)
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2.1% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 2.1% fail on Hand lever
- 2.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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15% fail on
Brake performance
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17% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(2 times worse than other 1984 cars)
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13% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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)
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13% fail on
Spark ignition
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4.3% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 4.3% fail on Engine oil leaks (6 times worse than other 1984 cars)
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13% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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)
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2.1% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 2.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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15% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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11% fail on
Transmission
(6 times worse than other 1984 cars)
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11% fail on
Drive shafts
(8 times worse than other 1984 cars)
- 11% fail on Joints (8 times worse than other 1984 cars)
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11% fail on
Drive shafts
(8 times worse than other 1984 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Exhaust system
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2.1% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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2.1% fail on
Fuel system
- 2.1% fail on Pipe
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2.1% fail on
Seats
- 2.1% fail on Driver's seat
- 2.1% fail on Passenger's seat
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11% fail on
Transmission
(6 times worse than other 1984 cars)
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11% fail on
Steering
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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
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4.3% fail on
Steering gear
- 4.3% fail on Steering rack
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6.4% fail on
Steering linkage components
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11% fail on
Visibility
- 8.5% fail on Washers
- 2.1% fail on Wipers
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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
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2.1% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 2.1% fail on Speedometer
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2.1% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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2.1% fail on
Seat belts
- 2.1% fail on Requirements
- 2.1% fail on Condition
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2.1% fail on
Seat belts