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Volkswagen Polo MOT Results

Registered in 2011
63.9% pass rate
from 41,385 tests in 2021
(7.7% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps (76% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp (86% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0097% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (57% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (54% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (83% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators (16% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type (16% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters (83% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Individual direction indicators (77% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on All direction indicators (78% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0024% fail on Switch
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (56% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Reversing lamps (43% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Reversing lamps (46% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0024% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.30% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (34% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp (34% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp (34% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment (37% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.046% fail on Horn (72% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0048% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.012% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0072% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0048% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0048% fail on Rear reflectors (91% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0024% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0024% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms (11% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes (78% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Suspension arm (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (23% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Linkage ball joints (41% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (45% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0072% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0024% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.0% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Springs (48% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Coil springs (48% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Coil spring (48% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0024% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.62% fail on Wheel bearings (42% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Macpherson strut (51% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0024% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.063% fail on Other suspension component (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0072% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.039% fail on Sub-frames (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0048% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0024% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.036% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0072% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0048% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0048% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0048% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.0024% fail on Axles
      • 0.0024% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 8.4% fail on Brakes (24% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance (75% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance (89% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (90% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance (93% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0048% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.043% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.034% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0097% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0097% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0097% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (98% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0024% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0024% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0072% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0048% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0048% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0024% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.89% fail on Parking brake performance (51% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt (47% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance (41% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.092% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (72% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.031% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Plate brake tester (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0048% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0024% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.094% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (46% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (50% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (50% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.60% fail on Brake discs and drums (43% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Brake discs (46% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Brake drums (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.060% fail on Lever (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Cable (70% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0097% fail on Brake slack adjuster (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0024% fail on Rod
        • 0.0024% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0024% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.4% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0024% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal (69% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (50% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (36% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-lock braking system (43% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems (82% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.036% fail on Valves (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Reservoirs (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Master cylinder (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Rigid brake pipes (89% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Flexible brake hoses (68% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
    • 0.0048% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0024% fail on Operation
      • 0.0024% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0024% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0024% fail on Operation
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres (9.3% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth (8.1% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition (12% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (9.5% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.087% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.085% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0024% fail on Window
    • 0.060% fail on View to rear (47% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Mirrors (46% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (39% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Transmission (41% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Drive shafts (41% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Joints (42% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0024% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.027% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.027% fail on Joints
      • 0.0072% fail on Belts
    • 0.32% fail on Integral vehicle structure (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (14 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system (62% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (70% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on System (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0097% fail on Tank
      • 0.0097% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0048% fail on Hose
    • 0.19% fail on Doors
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door (79% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition (86% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.068% fail on Door condition
      • 0.029% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition
    • 0.087% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.077% fail on Chassis (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Chassis condition (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Body
      • 0.036% fail on Other body component
      • 0.027% fail on Panel
    • 0.036% fail on Undertray
    • 0.031% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.031% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.027% fail on Seats (52% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0097% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0024% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0048% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0048% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0024% fail on Load security
      • 0.0024% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0024% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 3.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (45% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition (77% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (48% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0097% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0048% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0048% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.84% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.61% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (34% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.077% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (76% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0097% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0024% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0024% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.012% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.072% fail on Engine oil leaks (39% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0048% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0097% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0097% fail on Undertray
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (48% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Seat belts (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Prescribed areas (17 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
      • 0.0048% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0024% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0024% fail on Load limiters
      • 0.0024% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.39% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.012% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0097% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0024% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.89% fail on Steering (52% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Steering linkage components (57% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Track rod end (63% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.031% fail on Steering arm (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0097% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0024% fail on Other components
        • 0.0024% fail on Steering component
    • 0.082% fail on Power steering
      • 0.046% fail on Operation
      • 0.022% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
      • 0.0072% fail on Rams
    • 0.082% fail on Steering play (61% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Steering rack (63% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Steering gear (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Steering rack (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0072% fail on Operation
    • 0.027% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0024% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0024% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels (20% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment
    • 0.017% fail on Condition (84% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0024% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0024% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0024% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0024% fail on Doors
      • 0.0024% fail on Emergency exits
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  • Volkswagen Polo (2009 - 2017)
    Neatly styled and easy to drive. Room for five. Most come with full size spare. High quality interior. Double folding rear seats give flat load area. Frugal 1.2 TDI BlueMotion.

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