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Volkswagen Polo MOT Results

Registered in 2014
74.0% pass rate
from 44,801 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (39% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps (92% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.011% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0045% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (91% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0022% fail on Matched pair
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (49% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (46% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (96% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Stop lamp (58% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.49% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators (29% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0089% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.20% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp (24% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.0022% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0022% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.080% fail on Battery(ies) (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Horn (46% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0089% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0022% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.092% fail on Rear reflectors (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.029% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0022% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.016% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.011% fail on Main beam tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0045% fail on Hazard warning (79% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Switch (79% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 6.3% fail on Brakes (47% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Brake performance (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance (200% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0022% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0089% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0089% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0067% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.54% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.096% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Parking brake performance (98% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.083% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.0089% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0089% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0067% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0022% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.049% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (18% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (29% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (29% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0067% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.82% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.81% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.018% fail on Brake drums (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Cable
        • 0.0089% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0022% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.0022% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.91% fail on Parking brake control (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Pedal
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.067% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (67% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Electronic stability control (53% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Anti-lock braking system (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0022% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.062% fail on Hydraulic systems (98% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Brake fluid (95% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0045% fail on Valves
      • 0.0022% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.025% fail on Rigid brake pipes (84% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Flexible brake hoses (64% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0089% fail on Air and vacuum systems (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Leaks (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0022% fail on Servos
    • 0.0045% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0045% fail on Other components
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility (44% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (41% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers (57% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.067% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.045% fail on View to rear
      • 0.042% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0022% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.020% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0089% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres (12% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (13% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (12% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Suspension (20% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (18% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover (90% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.71% fail on Springs (67% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Coil springs (67% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Coil spring (68% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0067% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0022% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.65% fail on Anti-roll bars (24% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Linkage ball joints (44% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint (60% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0067% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0045% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (85% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Shock absorbers (41% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings (74% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Other suspension component (59% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0089% fail on Ball joint (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0067% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.022% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0089% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0022% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.011% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0045% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0045% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0067% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0045% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0045% fail on Axles (92% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (91% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0022% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (87% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (91% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Catalyst emissions (81% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested (77% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0022% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0022% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.22% fail on Compression ignition (62% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0067% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0045% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0022% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0022% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.0045% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (98% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0022% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.045% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0067% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0045% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0089% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0089% fail on Undertray
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.79% fail on Exhaust system (62% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on System
      • 0.0022% fail on Tank
      • 0.0022% fail on Pipe
    • 0.17% fail on Transmission (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Drive shafts (74% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Drive shaft (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Doors (46% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
      • 0.013% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0067% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0067% fail on Door condition
    • 0.045% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.033% fail on Seats
      • 0.029% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0045% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.031% fail on Body
      • 0.020% fail on Panel
      • 0.013% fail on Other body component
    • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0067% fail on Bracket
      • 0.0045% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.011% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0089% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0045% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0045% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0045% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0045% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0022% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0022% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 0.61% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (39% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (41% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Seat belts (40% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Condition (42% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0045% fail on Pre-tensioners
      • 0.0022% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0022% fail on Attachment
    • 0.011% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0089% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0022% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels (26% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment (54% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0089% fail on Condition (84% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.28% fail on Steering (64% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering linkage components (72% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Track rod end (76% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0045% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.036% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.036% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.025% fail on Steering play
      • 0.025% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.018% fail on Power steering
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
      • 0.0045% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0022% fail on Rams
      • 0.0022% fail on Other components
    • 0.011% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0022% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0022% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0022% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0022% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0022% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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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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