MOT Results

Honest John Good Garage Guide MOT Results » Volkswagen » Polo » 2015

Volkswagen Polo MOT Results

Registered in 2015
79.9% pass rate
from 51,906 tests in 2021
(6.7% worse than other 2015 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
More MoT Results
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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.8% fail on Visibility (49% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers (51% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (53% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.081% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0019% fail on Window
    • 0.037% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.029% fail on View to rear
      • 0.029% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0058% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.6% fail on Brakes (61% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Brake performance (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0039% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (10 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0077% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0077% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0077% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.95% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0019% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0019% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.42% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.094% fail on Service brake performance (92% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.39% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0058% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0039% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0039% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0019% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.075% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (8.4% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (28% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (28% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0039% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.85% fail on Brake discs and drums (39% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Brake discs (38% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0096% fail on Brake drums (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Lever (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Cable
        • 0.0019% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0019% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.0019% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.97% fail on Parking brake control (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Hand lever (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Pedal (56% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.066% fail on Hydraulic systems (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Brake fluid (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Valves (14 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.058% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (57% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.031% fail on Electronic stability control (65% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.017% fail on Rigid brake pipes (78% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Flexible brake hoses (57% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Other components (200% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0019% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.0039% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0039% fail on Leaks (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0019% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0019% fail on Attachment
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres (11% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (12% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (13% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (11% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (13% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.73% fail on Headlamps (30% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Headlamp (32% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Headlamp levelling device (61% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (66% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.24% fail on Direction indicators (41% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Flashing type (41% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Side repeaters (35% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Individual direction indicators (61% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (60% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Stop lamp (77% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.081% fail on Horn
      • 0.044% fail on Battery(ies) (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0019% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (52% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (52% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (52% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0019% fail on Switch
    • 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Reversing lamps (47% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Reversing lamps (47% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.023% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.017% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0039% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0019% fail on Switch
    • 0.0039% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0039% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0019% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0019% fail on Switch
  • 2.5% fail on Suspension (24% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms (47% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0039% fail on Ball joint dust cover (95% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Springs (80% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Coil springs (80% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Coil spring (81% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Mounting
    • 0.32% fail on Shock absorbers (38% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings (97% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bars (24% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (45% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Linkage ball joints (56% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint (63% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0039% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.0019% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.023% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0039% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.021% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0039% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0039% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0019% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0039% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0019% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0019% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0019% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (81% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (85% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Catalyst emissions (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.012% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0039% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0019% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0019% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.11% fail on Compression ignition (77% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0077% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0039% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0039% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0039% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (97% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0019% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0019% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.031% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0039% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0039% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Undertray
  • 0.64% fail on Body, chassis, structure (31% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission (63% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts (63% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Joints (65% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0077% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0077% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0077% fail on Joints
    • 0.077% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.075% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0019% fail on Pipe
    • 0.048% fail on Doors
      • 0.039% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0019% fail on Catch
      • 0.0096% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0077% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0019% fail on Catch
    • 0.029% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.021% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.021% fail on Undertray
    • 0.017% fail on Body
      • 0.0096% fail on Other body component (65% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Panel
    • 0.0077% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0077% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0058% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0058% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.48% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (26% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (43% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
      • 0.0019% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0019% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0019% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.013% fail on Airbags
      • 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment (38% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Condition (70% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle (27% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates (27% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.071% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0039% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0039% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0019% fail on Other components
        • 0.0019% fail on Steering component
    • 0.015% fail on Steering gear (66% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack (70% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Operation
    • 0.0077% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0039% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0039% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0019% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0019% fail on Operation
    • 0.0019% fail on Steering column
  • 0.0019% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0019% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review

  • 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.

    Search Good Garages