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Volkswagen Polo MOT Results

Registered in 1991
65.1% pass rate
from 298 tests in 2021
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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 1991 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 5.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 5.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.34% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.67% fail on Horn
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.67% fail on Headlamps (81% better than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.34% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.67% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.34% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 9.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (85% worse than other 1991 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% worse than other 1991 cars)
          • 5.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 1991 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt
          • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.34% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.34% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.67% fail on Pedal
      • 0.67% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.3% fail on Load sensing valves (3 times worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.34% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.34% fail on Cable
    • 0.67% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.34% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.34% fail on Valves
    • 0.67% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.34% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.34% fail on Lever
    • 0.34% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.7% fail on Transmission
      • 4.7% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 1991 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pipe
      • 1.0% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Tank
    • 1.7% fail on Doors
      • 1.0% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 1.0% fail on Door condition
      • 0.67% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.67% fail on Door condition
    • 1.0% fail on Seats
      • 1.0% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.34% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.67% fail on Chassis
      • 0.67% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.67% fail on Body
      • 0.34% fail on Panel
      • 0.34% fail on Other body component
    • 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 9.4% fail on Suspension
    • 3.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.34% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.0% fail on Springs
      • 1.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.0% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.34% fail on Axles
      • 0.34% fail on Axle
    • 0.34% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres (140% worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
  • 4.0% fail on Steering
    • 2.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.7% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.34% fail on Operation
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.34% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.67% fail on Steering wheel
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.67% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.67% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.34% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.67% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.34% fail on Requirements
  • 0.67% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.34% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment

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