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Volkswagen Polo MOT Results

Registered in 2012
67.1% pass rate
from 37,987 tests in 2021
(6.0% worse than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.013% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0026% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (74% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (69% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (36% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Direction indicators (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Flashing type (59% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Side repeaters (25% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Individual direction indicators (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on All direction indicators (76% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Reversing lamps (39% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Reversing lamps (41% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0026% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (33% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (34% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (34% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0026% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0026% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies) (76% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Horn (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0026% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.092% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.087% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0053% fail on Switch
    • 0.016% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.011% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0053% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0053% fail on Rear reflectors (89% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 8.1% fail on Brakes (35% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Brake performance (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance (42% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0026% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0079% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0079% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0079% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0053% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance (72% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0053% fail on Service brake performance (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Parking brake performance (55% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Rbt (56% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance (50% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.082% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (98% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.021% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0026% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0053% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0026% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.071% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (34% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (39% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (39% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0079% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.67% fail on Brake discs and drums (30% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Brake discs (32% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (62% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0079% fail on Cable (82% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0026% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0026% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.0026% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0026% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Pedal
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (46% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system (49% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control (32% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0026% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.066% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.045% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.021% fail on Valves (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.018% fail on Flexible brake hoses (74% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
      • 0.0026% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0026% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.0053% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0053% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0026% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0026% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  • 7.0% fail on Suspension (26% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms (39% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (30% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.7% fail on Springs (61% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs (61% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring (61% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0026% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0026% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0026% fail on Spring saddle
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (26% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (51% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover (40% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joints (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage (72% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.71% fail on Wheel bearings (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0079% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.045% fail on Other suspension component (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0026% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.029% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0053% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0026% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.021% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.011% fail on Sub-frames (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Sub-frame (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0026% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0026% fail on Axles
      • 0.0026% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility (24% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Washers (43% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (9.8% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.068% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.061% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.045% fail on View to rear
      • 0.042% fail on Mirrors (46% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0026% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.013% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres (18% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (21% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition (17% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (45% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition (76% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Catalyst emissions (69% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested (74% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0079% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0053% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0026% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.70% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (49% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.034% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.011% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0079% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0053% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0026% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.0053% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.068% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0079% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.013% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.013% fail on Undertray
  • 2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system (79% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Transmission (55% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Drive shafts (56% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Joints (56% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0026% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.026% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.026% fail on Joints
    • 0.18% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (48% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on System (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Pipe
    • 0.061% fail on Body
      • 0.032% fail on Panel (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Other body component
    • 0.061% fail on Doors (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition
      • 0.016% fail on Front passenger's door (70% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition (69% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Driver's door (80% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0079% fail on Door condition (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.050% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Boot lid (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Boot lid condition (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Chassis condition (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Seats
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.011% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.026% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0079% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0053% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0026% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0026% fail on Load security
      • 0.0026% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0026% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 0.61% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.34% fail on Seat belts (26% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
      • 0.084% fail on Prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0026% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0026% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0026% fail on Load limiters
    • 0.27% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (28% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0053% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0053% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.61% fail on Steering (61% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Steering linkage components (72% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
        • 0.0053% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0053% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0079% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0026% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.076% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.076% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.071% fail on Power steering (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Operation (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.011% fail on Other components
      • 0.0026% fail on Rams
    • 0.047% fail on Steering play
      • 0.047% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.039% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment
    • 0.034% fail on Condition (64% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0026% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.0053% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0053% fail on Doors (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0026% fail on Emergency exits
      • 0.0026% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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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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