Volkswagen Polo MOT Results

Registered in 1994

62.5% pass rate

from 216 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 1994 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.

14% fail on Suspension
- 6.9% fail on Wheel bearings (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.93% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.93% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes
- 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.93% fail on Springs
  - 0.93% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.93% fail on Coil spring
- 0.93% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.93% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.93% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.93% fail on Ball joint
14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.7% fail on Direction indicators
  - 3.7% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.3% fail on Side repeaters
    - 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.9% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.9% fail on Headlamp
- 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.93% fail on Horn
  - 0.46% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.93% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.93% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.93% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.46% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.46% fail on Position lamp
11% fail on Brakes
- 7.9% fail on Brake performance
  - 4.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 3.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
  - 4.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.3% fail on Rbt
      - 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.93% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.46% fail on Rbt
      - 0.46% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.46% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.46% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.4% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.93% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.93% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.46% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.46% fail on Brake discs
- 0.93% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.93% fail on Pedal
  - 0.46% fail on Hand lever
- 0.93% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.93% fail on Lever
- 0.46% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.46% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
9.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 5.6% fail on Exhaust system
- 2.3% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.93% fail on Hose (7 times worse than other 1994 cars)
  - 0.93% fail on Pipe
  - 0.46% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 1.4% fail on Transmission
  - 1.4% fail on Drive shafts
    - 1.4% fail on Joints
- 0.93% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.93% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.93% fail on Chassis
  - 0.93% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.93% fail on Doors
  - 0.46% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.46% fail on Door condition
  - 0.46% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.46% fail on Door condition
- 0.46% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.46% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.46% fail on Load security
  - 0.46% fail on Tailgate
    - 0.46% fail on Tailgate condition
9.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 9.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 9.3% fail on Spark ignition
    - 7.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.93% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.93% fail on Catalytic converter
    - 0.93% fail on Non catalyst emissions
8.3% fail on Visibility
- 4.6% fail on Wipers
- 2.8% fail on Washers
- 0.93% fail on View to rear
  - 0.93% fail on Mirrors
- 0.46% fail on Driver's view
3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 3.2% fail on Seat belts
  - 3.2% fail on Prescribed areas
2.3% fail on Steering
- 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.9% fail on Track rod end
- 0.46% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.46% fail on Steering rack
- 0.46% fail on Steering column
- 0.46% fail on Steering play
  - 0.46% fail on Steering rack
1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.4% fail on Registration plates
1.4% fail on Tyres
- 0.93% fail on Tread depth
- 0.46% fail on Condition
0.46% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.46% fail on Anchorages
0.46% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.46% fail on Attachment