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Volkswagen Polo MOT Results

Registered in 2009
58.7% pass rate
from 25,955 tests in 2021
(8.1% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension (14% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Linkage ball joints (24% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint (33% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes (56% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.8% fail on Springs
      • 5.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.8% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.069% fail on Mounting (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0039% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0039% fail on Spring saddle
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms (41% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (17% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint dust cover (32% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Suspension arm (67% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers (45% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Wheel bearings (32% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.077% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.046% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.031% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component (56% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0077% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (58% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0077% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.062% fail on Sub-frames (83% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Sub-frame (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0039% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.012% fail on Axles (94% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (94% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Direction indicators (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Flashing type (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Side repeaters (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.073% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0077% fail on Switch
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps (9.5% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp (12% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0039% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (29% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp (34% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.49% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (26% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (26% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp (26% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Reversing lamps (66% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Reversing lamp switch (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Battery(ies) (55% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Horn (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0039% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.077% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.069% fail on Position lamp (44% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0039% fail on Switch
    • 0.0077% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0077% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0039% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0039% fail on Switch
    • 0.0039% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 11% fail on Brakes (27% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Brake performance (60% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0077% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (91% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (40% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (40% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance (43% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance (32% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.0039% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.042% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0077% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0077% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0039% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0039% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (48% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (49% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (40% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.058% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0077% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0077% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0077% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.073% fail on Brake performance not tested (56% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Parking brake control (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 1.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Hand lever (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Pedal
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (53% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Brake linings and pads (64% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Brake pads (63% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0039% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.60% fail on Brake discs and drums (48% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Brake discs (50% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Brake drums (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (77% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Cable
        • 0.0039% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0039% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0039% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.54% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.51% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.039% fail on Electronic stability control (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.29% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (93% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.027% fail on Valves (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.092% fail on Air and vacuum systems (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Leaks (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Servos (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Operation
      • 0.0039% fail on Valves
    • 0.065% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Flexible brake hoses (70% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility (10% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Washers (14% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors (58% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.069% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.069% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (36% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust system (88% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission
      • 1.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.7% fail on Joints
        • 0.031% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0039% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.089% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.089% fail on Joints
      • 0.0039% fail on Belts
    • 0.39% fail on Fuel system (75% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Pipe
      • 0.019% fail on System
      • 0.0077% fail on Hose
      • 0.0039% fail on Tank
    • 0.27% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Other passenger's door (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0039% fail on Catch
      • 0.050% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.050% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0077% fail on Driver's door (89% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0039% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0039% fail on Catch
    • 0.17% fail on Integral vehicle structure (64% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Body (55% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component (86% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Panel
      • 0.0039% fail on Body condition
    • 0.065% fail on Bumpers (48% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Seats
      • 0.035% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.039% fail on Undertray
    • 0.031% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.012% fail on Bracket
    • 0.023% fail on Chassis
      • 0.023% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.012% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.012% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0039% fail on Load security
      • 0.0039% fail on Loading door
    • 0.0039% fail on Floor
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (32% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Spark ignition (80% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (24% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0077% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0077% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.89% fail on Compression ignition (40% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (56% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (39% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.023% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0077% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0039% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0039% fail on Oxygen sensor
    • 0.10% fail on Fluid leaks (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Engine oil leaks (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.015% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0039% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres (13% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth (14% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition (11% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type (40% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 2.6% fail on Steering
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components (15% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end (17% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Steering arm (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.012% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
        • 0.0077% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.0039% fail on Steering component
    • 0.20% fail on Steering gear (35% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack (34% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Operation
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.039% fail on Operation
      • 0.035% fail on Other components
      • 0.031% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.012% fail on Rams
    • 0.077% fail on Electronic power steering (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Steering play
      • 0.050% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (51% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (86% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.34% fail on Condition
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas (89% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0039% fail on Attachment
    • 0.019% fail on Airbags
      • 0.019% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.40% fail on Attachment
    • 0.023% fail on Condition (82% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.0077% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0077% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0039% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0039% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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