Volkswagen Polo MOT Results
Registered in 200448.4% pass rate
from 29,512 tests in 2017
(8.9% worse than other 2004 cars)
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 2004 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
(23% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 14% fail on Headlamp aim (92% worse than other 2004 cars)
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8.9% fail on
Position lamps
(31% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 5.8% fail on Front lamps (8.4% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Rear lamps (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.075% fail on All position lamps
- 7.3% fail on Stop lamp (40% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Registration plate lamp (10% better than other 2004 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Direction indicators
(52% worse than other 2004 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Flashing type
(52% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Individual lamps (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.51% fail on All direction indicators (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (83% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Tell tales (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0068% fail on Switch (87% better than other 2004 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Flashing type
(52% worse than other 2004 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Headlamps
(7.4% better than other 2004 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Headlamp
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0.020% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
(65% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.0068% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.017% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(82% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.0034% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.0068% fail on Switch
- 0.0034% fail on Matched pair
- 0.0034% fail on Dipswitch
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0.98% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(23% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Fog lamp (24% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Tell tale
- 0.041% fail on Switch
- 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.13% fail on Battery (84% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.088% fail on Horn (86% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.041% fail on
Hazard warning
(80% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Lamp (59% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0068% fail on Switch (95% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0034% fail on Tell tale
- 0.037% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.0034% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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26% fail on
Suspension
(27% worse than other 2004 cars)
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11% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(82% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 8.7% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (81% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Attachment
- 0.14% fail on Linkage condition (70% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Condition
- 0.0068% fail on Presence
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8.2% fail on
Drive shafts
(120% worse than other 2004 cars)
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8.1% fail on
Front drive shafts
(120% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 8.1% fail on Constant velocity joints (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Couplings
- 0.0068% fail on Drive shafts
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0.14% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
(120% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
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8.1% fail on
Front drive shafts
(120% worse than other 2004 cars)
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5.7% fail on
Suspension arms
(29% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (17% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Attachment (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
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5.3% fail on
Coil springs
(9.0% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Condition
- 0.26% fail on Location (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Shock absorbers
(15% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Condition (15% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Front suspension joints (45% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.68% fail on
Wheel bearings
(59% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Rear (60% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Front (57% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.26% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.010% fail on Attachment
- 0.0068% fail on Condition
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0.20% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.20% fail on Condition
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0.18% fail on
Prescribed areas
(87% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Component mounting (87% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Subframe mounting (91% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0068% fail on Spring mounting (91% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.095% fail on
Sub-frames
(63% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.024% fail on Condition (86% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Attachment
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0.061% fail on
Bonded suspension
(110% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0034% fail on Attachment
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0.037% fail on
Radius arms
(54% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (67% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Attachment
- 0.0034% fail on Condition
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0.020% fail on
Trailing arms
(91% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (93% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0034% fail on Condition
- 0.0034% fail on Attachment
- 0.017% fail on General condition
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0.010% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.010% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.010% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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0.0034% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.0034% fail on Suspension unit
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0.0034% fail on
Axles
- 0.0034% fail on Axle beam
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11% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(82% worse than other 2004 cars)
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12% fail on
Brakes
(22% better than other 2004 cars)
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6.8% fail on
Brake performance
(11% better than other 2004 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Rear wheels (12% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (37% better than other 2004 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Front wheels (35% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.26% fail on Service brake performance (30% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Brake performance not tested (52% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Brake operation
- 0.0034% fail on Parking brake operation
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2.1% fail on
Hub components
(40% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Brake pads (44% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Brake discs (50% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.11% fail on Wheel cylinder (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Brake drums (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Brake linings
- 0.017% fail on Brake back plates
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2.0% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(61% better than other 2004 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Components
(67% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Hoses
- 0.14% fail on Pipes (96% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.091% fail on Cylinders (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Servos (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Leaks (29% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.047% fail on Operation
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1.6% fail on
Components
(67% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.7% fail on ABS (74% worse than other 2004 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Parking brake
(45% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Condition (50% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Restricted movement (34% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
(5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Components
(6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Servos (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Pipes
- 0.0034% fail on Hoses
- 0.030% fail on Leaks (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
- 0.0068% fail on Operation
- 0.0034% fail on Warning
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0.18% fail on
Components
(6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.054% fail on
Mechanical components
(77% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Cable (87% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Lever
- 0.0068% fail on Linkage
- 0.0068% fail on Pivot
- 0.044% fail on Electronic stability system (79% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.024% fail on
Service brake control components
(88% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.024% fail on
Pedal
(88% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Condition (71% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0034% fail on Anti-slip
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0.024% fail on
Pedal
(88% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Additional braking devices
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0.0034% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.0034% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
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6.8% fail on
Brake performance
(11% better than other 2004 cars)
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9.9% fail on
Tyres
(9.7% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Tread depth
- 4.7% fail on Condition (23% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Size/type
- 0.081% fail on Valve stem
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8.2% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(5.4% better than other 2004 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Washers (37% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Wipers (44% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Windscreen
- 0.53% fail on Mirrors (57% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Bonnet
- 0.0034% fail on Indirect vision devices
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7.0% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(7.4% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Emissions (53% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Exhaust system (30% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.52% fail on System (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Cap (60% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Pipe
- 0.0068% fail on Tank (95% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0068% fail on Hose
- 0.61% fail on Emissions not tested
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2.9% fail on
Steering
(41% better than other 2004 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Steering system
(42% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Track rod end (48% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Steering rack (41% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Steering arm (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Ball joint (41% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Free play
- 0.14% fail on Steering rack
- 0.037% fail on Drag link end
- 0.0034% fail on Intermediate drop arm
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0.0034% fail on
Other components
- 0.0034% fail on Steering pivot point
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0.36% fail on
Power steering
- 0.16% fail on Other components
- 0.095% fail on Operation
- 0.064% fail on Electronic power steering
- 0.044% fail on Rams (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Pipes and hoses (67% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Steering operation
- 0.010% fail on Locking devices
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2.6% fail on
Steering system
(42% better than other 2004 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(31% worse than other 2004 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Doors
(2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Passengers other (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Passengers front
- 0.024% fail on Drivers (77% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Body condition (36% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Seats
- 0.12% fail on Passengers
- 0.041% fail on Drivers (63% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Body security
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0.037% fail on
Load security
- 0.030% fail on Bootlid
- 0.0068% fail on Tailgate
- 0.030% fail on Engine mountings (57% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.020% fail on
Vehicle structure
(92% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Chassis (92% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0068% fail on Speedometer
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1.6% fail on
Doors
(2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(64% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.57% fail on
Seat belts
(61% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Condition (43% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas (76% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Requirements
- 0.027% fail on Attachment
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0.0034% fail on
Installation check
- 0.0034% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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0.53% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(67% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.47% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (68% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Drivers airbag (52% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.0068% fail on Passengers airbag
- 0.0034% fail on Seat belt pre-tensioner
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0.57% fail on
Seat belts
(61% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.94% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.94% fail on Registration plate
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0.17% fail on
Road Wheels
(62% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Attachment (65% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Condition (54% better than other 2004 cars)