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Volkswagen Polo MOT Results

Registered in 2013
69.6% pass rate
from 39,131 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (57% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.023% fail on Dipswitch (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim (81% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim (71% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (46% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Direction indicators (49% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Flashing type (49% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters (20% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Individual direction indicators (80% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0077% fail on All direction indicators (80% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Reversing lamps (47% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Reversing lamps (46% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.089% fail on Battery(ies) (89% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Horn (64% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.066% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.064% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0026% fail on Switch
    • 0.018% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0077% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.015% fail on Rear reflectors (63% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0051% fail on Hazard warning (92% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Switch (92% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 7.1% fail on Brakes (38% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance (72% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0077% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0026% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.75% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.084% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0026% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.72% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0077% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0077% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0051% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.082% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (24% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (33% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (34% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.77% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.75% fail on Brake discs (14% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Brake drums (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Cable
        • 0.010% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0026% fail on Rod
        • 0.0026% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.0% fail on Parking brake control (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Pedal
    • 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.13% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (51% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.059% fail on Anti-lock braking system (69% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.023% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.018% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.010% fail on Valves (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Rigid brake pipes (84% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Flexible brake hoses (51% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0026% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0026% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0026% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0026% fail on Condition
    • 0.0026% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0026% fail on Other components
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility (38% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers (37% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers (47% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.059% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0051% fail on Window
    • 0.054% fail on View to rear
      • 0.054% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.010% fail on Bonnet (69% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0077% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.6% fail on Suspension (24% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Springs (41% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Coil springs (41% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Coil spring (41% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms (43% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (37% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover (93% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (79% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover (48% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints (46% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint (59% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage (68% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0026% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.37% fail on Wheel bearings (39% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.028% fail on Other suspension component (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0026% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.010% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0026% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0026% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.010% fail on Sub-frames (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0077% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0026% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0026% fail on Suspension unit
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (15% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (17% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (15% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (32% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (35% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition (68% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (53% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Catalyst emissions (91% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0077% fail on NOx sensor (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0026% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0026% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.0077% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.51% fail on Compression ignition (18% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (37% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0051% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (98% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0026% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0026% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.0026% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.074% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.046% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.010% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0077% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0026% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 2.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (15% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (88% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Transmission (53% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Drive shafts (54% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Joints (56% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0026% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.026% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.026% fail on Joints
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0026% fail on Tank
    • 0.051% fail on Body
      • 0.043% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0077% fail on Panel
    • 0.046% fail on Doors (60% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.023% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0026% fail on Catch
      • 0.018% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0026% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0026% fail on Hinge
    • 0.043% fail on Seats
      • 0.031% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.041% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.036% fail on Integral vehicle structure (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Undertray
    • 0.010% fail on Chassis
      • 0.010% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0077% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0026% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0051% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0051% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.58% fail on Steering (55% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Steering linkage components (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Track rod end (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Ball joint (88% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.018% fail on Steering arm (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Other components
        • 0.0026% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0026% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.069% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.054% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0051% fail on Operation
    • 0.038% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.033% fail on Power steering
      • 0.026% fail on Operation
      • 0.0051% fail on Other components
      • 0.0026% fail on Rams
  • 0.57% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.31% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
      • 0.056% fail on Prescribed areas (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0051% fail on Pre-tensioners
      • 0.0026% fail on Requirements
    • 0.015% fail on Airbags
      • 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0026% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.026% fail on Condition (63% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0026% fail on Hubs
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0051% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0026% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0026% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0026% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0026% fail on Speedometer
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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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