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Volkswagen Polo MOT Results

Registered in 1995
53.9% pass rate
from 317 tests in 2021
(26% worse than other 1995 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 1995 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Brakes (67% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.63% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt
          • 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (130% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Load sensing valves (17 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.63% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.32% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.32% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.32% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.32% fail on Cable
        • 0.32% fail on Lever
    • 1.6% fail on Hydraulic systems (4 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.63% fail on Valves (9 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.63% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.63% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.63% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (6 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.63% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 17% fail on Suspension (49% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Suspension arms (110% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Suspension arm (5 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 6.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.0% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.6% fail on Macpherson strut (8 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Macpherson strut (15 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.95% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.63% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.63% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (60% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (72% worse than other 1995 cars)
        • 8.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (81% worse than other 1995 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.32% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.32% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.32% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.32% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Chassis
      • 2.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.9% fail on Transmission
      • 1.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.9% fail on Joints
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.63% fail on Engine mounting (10 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Engine mounting condition (15 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Doors
      • 0.63% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.32% fail on Door condition
        • 0.32% fail on Catch
    • 0.63% fail on Seats
      • 0.63% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.32% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.32% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.32% fail on Body
      • 0.32% fail on Other body component
    • 0.32% fail on Floor
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.95% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.95% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.95% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.95% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.95% fail on Horn
    • 0.63% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.32% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
  • 5.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.9% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Airbags
      • 0.32% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.32% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
  • 2.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.95% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.32% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.32% fail on Power steering
      • 0.32% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plates
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