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Volkswagen Polo MOT Results

Registered in 1992
61.0% pass rate
from 272 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 1992 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 1992 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (190% worse than other 1992 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.74% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.74% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.74% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.74% fail on Cable
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.1% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.74% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.37% fail on Pedal
      • 0.37% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.74% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.37% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.37% fail on Brake fluid
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 5.9% fail on Wheel bearings (3 times worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Springs
      • 1.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.37% fail on Mounting
    • 0.74% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.74% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Axles
      • 0.37% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.37% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.37% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.37% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.8% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Drive shafts (160% worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Tank
      • 0.37% fail on System
    • 2.2% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Driver's seat
      • 1.1% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.74% fail on Body
      • 0.74% fail on Other body component
    • 0.37% fail on Chassis
      • 0.37% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.37% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.37% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.37% fail on Doors
      • 0.37% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition
      • 0.37% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition
    • 0.37% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.37% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.9% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.8% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.5% fail on Horn
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.37% fail on Switch
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.37% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (64% worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (79% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition (93% worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (150% worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.37% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.37% fail on Catalytic converter
  • 9.2% fail on Visibility
    • 5.9% fail on Wipers
    • 4.4% fail on Washers
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres (140% worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.37% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Steering
    • 2.6% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.6% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.74% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.74% fail on Steering arm (16 times worse than other 1992 cars)
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.37% fail on Attachment
      • 0.37% fail on Requirements
      • 0.37% fail on Condition
  • 0.74% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment

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