Volkswagen Polo MOT Results
Registered in 200149.6% pass rate
from 17,748 tests in 2017
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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.
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31% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(17% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 11% fail on Headlamp aim (55% worse than other 2001 cars)
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8.1% fail on
Headlamps
(80% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 7.9% fail on Headlamp (83% worse than other 2001 cars)
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0.090% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.051% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.045% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (200% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.045% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.028% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.011% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.0056% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.017% fail on Matched pair
- 0.011% fail on Switch
- 0.0056% fail on Dipswitch
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7.7% fail on
Position lamps
(11% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Front lamps
- 3.3% fail on Rear lamps (63% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.056% fail on All position lamps
- 6.1% fail on Registration plate lamp (9.6% better than other 2001 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Stop lamp
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1.9% fail on
Direction indicators
(35% better than other 2001 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Flashing type
(35% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Individual lamps (51% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.15% fail on All direction indicators (51% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Switch (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
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0.0056% fail on
Semaphore
- 0.0056% fail on Switch
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1.9% fail on
Flashing type
(35% better than other 2001 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Horn (80% worse than other 2001 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(40% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Fog lamp (39% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Tell tale
- 0.023% fail on Switch
- 0.95% fail on Battery
- 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (91% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Electrical wiring (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
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0.062% fail on
Hazard warning
(79% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Switch (83% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Lamp (72% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Tell tale
- 0.017% fail on Rear reflectors
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20% fail on
Suspension
(11% better than other 2001 cars)
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8.5% fail on
Drive shafts
(95% worse than other 2001 cars)
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8.4% fail on
Front drive shafts
(95% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 8.4% fail on Constant velocity joints (96% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Couplings
- 0.0056% fail on Drive shafts
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0.15% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
(90% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Drive shafts (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
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8.4% fail on
Front drive shafts
(95% worse than other 2001 cars)
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4.3% fail on
Suspension arms
- 3.9% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (11% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Condition (48% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Attachment (93% worse than other 2001 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(37% better than other 2001 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (39% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.47% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (54% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Attachment
- 0.062% fail on Condition
- 0.017% fail on Presence
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3.4% fail on
Coil springs
- 3.2% fail on Condition (11% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Location (89% worse than other 2001 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 1.1% fail on Front (37% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Rear
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1.7% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 1.7% fail on Condition
- 0.79% fail on Front suspension joints (52% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Macpherson strut
(28% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Condition (28% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Prescribed areas
(91% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Component mounting (90% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Subframe mounting (92% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.0056% fail on Spring mounting
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0.25% fail on
Sub-frames
(45% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Condition
- 0.0056% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.051% fail on
Tie bars/rods
(79% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (84% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Attachment
- 0.0056% fail on Condition
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0.045% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.045% fail on Condition
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0.039% fail on
Trailing arms
(89% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Condition
- 0.011% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (96% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.0056% fail on Attachment
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0.034% fail on
Axles
- 0.028% fail on Axle beam
- 0.0056% fail on Swivel joints/housing
- 0.023% fail on General condition
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0.017% fail on
Radius arms
(85% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (89% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.0056% fail on Attachment
- 0.011% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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0.0056% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.0056% fail on Suspension unit
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0.0056% fail on
Gas suspension
- 0.0056% fail on Suspension unit
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0.0056% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.0056% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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8.5% fail on
Drive shafts
(95% worse than other 2001 cars)
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16% fail on
Brakes
(9.5% better than other 2001 cars)
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8.3% fail on
Brake performance
(12% better than other 2001 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Rear wheels
- 3.1% fail on Parking brake performance (34% better than other 2001 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Front wheels
- 0.85% fail on Brake imbalance (33% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.051% fail on Brake operation
- 4.3% fail on ABS (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(48% better than other 2001 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Components
(51% better than other 2001 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Pipes (59% better than other 2001 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Hoses (28% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Servos (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Cylinders
- 0.062% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.034% fail on Valves (94% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Leaks
- 0.12% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.045% fail on Operation (63% better than other 2001 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Components
(51% better than other 2001 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Hub components
(20% better than other 2001 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Brake pads (34% better than other 2001 cars)
- 1.00% fail on Brake discs
- 0.085% fail on Wheel cylinder (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Brake calipers (56% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Brake back plates
- 0.023% fail on Brake drums
- 0.011% fail on Brake linings
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1.3% fail on
Parking brake
- 1.3% fail on Condition
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0.39% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
(4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Components
(5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Servos (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Pipes
- 0.0056% fail on Hoses
- 0.085% fail on Leaks (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.0056% fail on Operation
- 0.0056% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
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0.30% fail on
Components
(5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.090% fail on Electronic stability system (64% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.090% fail on
Service brake control components
(66% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.090% fail on
Pedal
(66% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Condition
- 0.028% fail on Anti-slip (84% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.090% fail on
Pedal
(66% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.068% fail on
Mechanical components
(74% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Cable (72% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.0056% fail on Pivot
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0.0056% fail on
Hand operated control valves
- 0.0056% fail on Attachment
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0.0056% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.0056% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
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8.3% fail on
Brake performance
(12% better than other 2001 cars)
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12% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(40% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 7.6% fail on Exhaust system (59% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 5.8% fail on Emissions (53% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested (73% worse than other 2001 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Fuel system
(46% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Cap
- 0.13% fail on System (55% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Pipe (71% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Tank (88% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.0056% fail on Hose
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10% fail on
Tyres
(16% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 6.7% fail on Tread depth (21% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Condition (11% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Size/type
- 0.13% fail on Valve stem
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10% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(6.3% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Wipers
- 4.1% fail on Washers
- 0.72% fail on Windscreen
- 0.61% fail on Mirrors (29% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Bonnet (72% better than other 2001 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Steering
(35% better than other 2001 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Steering system
(37% better than other 2001 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Track rod end (26% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Steering rack (46% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Ball joint (63% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.011% fail on
Free play
(91% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Steering rack (90% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Steering arm (88% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.011% fail on
Other components
- 0.011% fail on Steering component
- 0.0056% fail on Drag link end
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0.36% fail on
Power steering
(30% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Pipes and hoses (60% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.079% fail on Operation (58% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Other components (63% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Pump
- 0.011% fail on Electronic power steering
- 0.0056% fail on Drive system
- 0.0056% fail on Rams
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0.073% fail on
Steering control
- 0.045% fail on Steering column
- 0.023% fail on Steering wheel
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0.0056% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.0056% fail on Universal joint
- 0.073% fail on Steering operation
- 0.028% fail on Locking devices
- 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas
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2.6% fail on
Steering system
(37% better than other 2001 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(47% better than other 2001 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 1.5% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.011% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.78% fail on
Seat belts
(74% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Prescribed areas (78% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Condition (72% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Requirements
- 0.028% fail on Attachment
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1.7% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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1.4% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(56% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Body condition (69% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Doors
- 0.22% fail on Passengers front (58% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Drivers
- 0.12% fail on Passengers other (52% better than other 2001 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Seats
- 0.30% fail on Drivers
- 0.096% fail on Passengers
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0.073% fail on
Vehicle structure
(90% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Chassis (90% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Engine mountings
- 0.017% fail on Speedometer
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0.011% fail on
Load security
- 0.0056% fail on Bootlid
- 0.0056% fail on Tailgate
- 0.0056% fail on Body security
- 0.0056% fail on Spare wheel
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1.0% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.0% fail on Registration plate
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0.46% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.23% fail on Condition (90% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Attachment
- 0.0056% fail on Halfshafts
- 0.0056% fail on Hubs
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0.017% fail on
Towbars
(85% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Towbar
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Volkswagen Polo (2000 - 2002)
Facelifted Polo III, still with an upmarket image. Better than pre-facelift and all now have power steering.