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Volkswagen Polo MOT Results

Registered in 1997
58.2% pass rate
from 852 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 6.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.8% fail on Wheel bearings (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint (75% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.70% fail on Springs
      • 0.47% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.47% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.23% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.70% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.70% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.35% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.35% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (54% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.82% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.23% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
    • 0.94% fail on Direction indicators (61% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Flashing type (61% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (87% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.94% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.82% fail on Rbt
          • 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.70% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.70% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.35% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.35% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.94% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.94% fail on Lever
    • 0.94% fail on Load sensing valves (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.59% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Servos
    • 0.47% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Pedal
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.47% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.47% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.35% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.23% fail on Leaks (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.12% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 9.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.47% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.47% fail on Catalytic converter (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.47% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.94% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
  • 9.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission (60% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (55% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints
    • 0.94% fail on Chassis
      • 0.94% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.82% fail on Doors
      • 0.47% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition
      • 0.35% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition
    • 0.47% fail on Body
      • 0.47% fail on Panel
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.35% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.35% fail on Seats
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.23% fail on Floor
    • 0.12% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.12% fail on Carrier
    • 0.12% fail on Cabs
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.23% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.12% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (73% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Seat belts (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Prescribed areas (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Condition
    • 0.70% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Airbags
      • 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres (87% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (68% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.35% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.35% fail on Steering linkage components (83% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Track rod end (74% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Power steering
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.12% fail on Steering column
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.23% fail on Speedometer
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