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Volkswagen Polo MOT Results

Registered in 2005
47.9% pass rate
from 23,411 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Headlamps (47% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Headlamp (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Dipswitch
    • 6.4% fail on Direction indicators (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Flashing type (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators (63% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0043% fail on Arm
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (30% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (31% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (31% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Battery(ies) (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Horn (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0043% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.021% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.013% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0085% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Rear reflectors (82% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.0085% fail on Hazard warning (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Switch (89% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 19% fail on Suspension (11% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (78% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint (52% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.5% fail on Springs (17% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Coil springs (18% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Coil spring (18% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Mounting (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.5% fail on Suspension arms (24% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.0% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover (56% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (29% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.75% fail on Wheel bearings (48% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0043% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component (52% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0043% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame (91% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0043% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.081% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0085% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.064% fail on Axles (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Axle
      • 0.0043% fail on Stub axle
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (77% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.8% fail on Drive shafts (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 8.8% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Drive shaft (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.33% fail on Prop shafts (68% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Belts
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust system (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Other passenger's door (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Catch
      • 0.25% fail on Front passenger's door (43% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Driver's door (67% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Door condition (68% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Hinge
    • 0.44% fail on Integral vehicle structure (33% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (31% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.43% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.056% fail on System (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Pipe
      • 0.017% fail on Tank (86% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Hose
    • 0.25% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component
      • 0.064% fail on Panel (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Body condition
    • 0.19% fail on Chassis (48% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Chassis condition (47% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Seats
      • 0.098% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.090% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.056% fail on Undertray
    • 0.038% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.034% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0043% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.013% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0085% fail on Carrier
      • 0.0043% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0085% fail on Engine mounting (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0043% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0043% fail on Coupling
    • 0.0043% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0043% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 12% fail on Brakes (13% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Brake performance (6.7% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (43% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.99% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.0043% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.098% fail on Plate brake tester (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.081% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.021% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0043% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (23% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (17% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (95% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 2.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0085% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (25% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (26% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.94% fail on Parking brake performance (30% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested (47% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Brake linings and pads (59% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Brake pads (59% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.54% fail on Brake discs and drums (56% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Brake discs (59% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Brake drums (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.090% fail on Lever (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Cable (50% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0043% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0043% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.4% fail on Parking brake control (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Electronic parking brake (82% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Pedal (77% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (54% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Anti-lock braking system (47% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Electronic stability control (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.53% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (69% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Flexible brake hoses (30% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Hydraulic systems (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Brake fluid (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Valves (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.021% fail on Servos
      • 0.013% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.34% fail on Air and vacuum systems (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Leaks (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Servos (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Valves (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.18% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.056% fail on Other components (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Additional braking device
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (64% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (70% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition (99% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (83% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested (92% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.030% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0085% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0043% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.92% fail on Compression ignition (34% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (71% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (75% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.047% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.030% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0085% fail on Oxygen sensor (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.0085% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.0043% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.021% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks (30% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks (37% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.030% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.030% fail on Undertray
  • 9.2% fail on Visibility (22% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Washers (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (33% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on View to rear (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Mirrors (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0043% fail on Window
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.021% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.6% fail on Tyres (17% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth (11% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Steering (15% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Steering linkage components (30% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Track rod end (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.051% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.017% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0043% fail on Other components
        • 0.0043% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0043% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.44% fail on Steering gear (37% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Steering rack (38% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
      • 0.0043% fail on Steering box
    • 0.34% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Other components (88% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Operation
      • 0.043% fail on Rams (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Pipes and hoses (73% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.094% fail on Steering play
      • 0.094% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0085% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts (24% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Prescribed areas (22% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Condition (30% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Requirements
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0043% fail on Load limiters
    • 0.64% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Airbags
      • 0.038% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.65% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels (32% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment (33% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Condition
    • 0.0043% fail on Hubs
  • 0.013% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.013% fail on Doors
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.0043% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0043% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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