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Volkswagen Polo MOT Results

Registered in 1999
61.4% pass rate
from 1,961 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (25% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wheel bearings (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (31% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms (32% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint (75% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.92% fail on Springs (61% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Coil springs (61% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Coil spring (61% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.56% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.51% fail on Anti-roll bars (85% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.41% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.25% fail on Axles
      • 0.25% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.25% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (73% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Headlamp (80% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.92% fail on Direction indicators (59% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Flashing type (59% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Individual direction indicators (62% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.051% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.56% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (58% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.36% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
    • 0.31% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.051% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.051% fail on Switch
    • 0.051% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (25% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (30% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 9.9% fail on Spark ignition (34% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 8.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (42% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.20% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.15% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.61% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.051% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.051% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.051% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.051% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.36% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.051% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 10% fail on Brakes (21% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance (21% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.87% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.051% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (57% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (55% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt
          • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.051% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.051% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (38% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.82% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.82% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.051% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.051% fail on Lever
    • 0.51% fail on Hydraulic systems (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.10% fail on Valves
      • 0.051% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.051% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.51% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (64% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Anti-lock braking system (62% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.36% fail on Lever
    • 0.36% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.25% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.10% fail on Pedal
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.051% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.051% fail on Other components
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.41% fail on View to rear
      • 0.41% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.36% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.25% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.10% fail on Window (26 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (21% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.97% fail on Integral vehicle structure (46% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (45% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Doors
      • 0.31% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition
      • 0.25% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
    • 0.66% fail on Chassis
      • 0.66% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.56% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Joints (80% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Belts
    • 0.51% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.51% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.31% fail on Seats
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.10% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.20% fail on Floor
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.051% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.051% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.051% fail on Cabs
      • 0.051% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.1% fail on Prescribed areas (45% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Airbags
      • 0.15% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.0% fail on Steering (45% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Steering linkage components (61% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Track rod end (54% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.61% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.61% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.36% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.051% fail on Operation
      • 0.051% fail on Pump
      • 0.051% fail on Other components
    • 0.15% fail on Steering column (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.051% fail on Steering play
      • 0.051% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
  • 0.25% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Speedometer (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 0.051% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.051% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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