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Volkswagen Polo MOT Results

Registered in 2017
84.9% pass rate
from 46,414 tests in 2021
(20% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.7% fail on Visibility (83% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Wipers (95% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (68% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.093% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0022% fail on Window
    • 0.028% fail on Bonnet (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on View to rear
      • 0.028% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0086% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.1% fail on Brakes (48% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (11% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (12% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.51% fail on Brake discs and drums (50% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Brake discs (51% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Lever (13 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Cable
        • 0.0022% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0022% fail on Pivot
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Service brake performance (200% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.0022% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0086% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.0086% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0043% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0022% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0065% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0043% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.034% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.37% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Pedal (73% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic systems (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0086% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0043% fail on Servos (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Valves (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0022% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.030% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (54% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.019% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.026% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0043% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0022% fail on Servos
      • 0.0022% fail on Valves
    • 0.0022% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0022% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0022% fail on Other components
  • 2.9% fail on Tyres (14% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (15% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (14% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.050% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.47% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.054% fail on Headlamp levelling device (80% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (69% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0022% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.11% fail on Stop lamp (66% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (50% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Electrical equipment (97% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Horn
      • 0.045% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0043% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.075% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (47% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Rear fog lamp (47% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Rear fog lamp (47% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.032% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0022% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.060% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.030% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.0086% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0086% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0022% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0022% fail on Switch
  • 1.4% fail on Suspension (55% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Suspension arms (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint (51% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.034% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage ball joints (48% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0086% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.099% fail on Wheel bearings (79% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.071% fail on Springs (79% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Coil springs (79% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Coil spring (79% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0022% fail on Mounting
    • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0065% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.015% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0022% fail on Axles
      • 0.0022% fail on Axle
    • 0.0022% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0022% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.61% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.58% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.56% fail on Spark ignition (80% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (49% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Catalyst emissions (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0022% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0022% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.015% fail on Compression ignition (93% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (96% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (89% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0043% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.026% fail on Noise suppression (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Sound deadening material (11 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0086% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0065% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (12 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0022% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.36% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (53% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
      • 0.0022% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0022% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0022% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.0065% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0065% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.27% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.078% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.062% fail on Transmission (39% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Drive shafts (38% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Joints (43% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0022% fail on Belts
    • 0.039% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.030% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0065% fail on Tank
      • 0.0022% fail on System
    • 0.032% fail on Body
      • 0.024% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0065% fail on Panel
      • 0.0022% fail on Body condition
    • 0.019% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.015% fail on Doors
      • 0.011% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0022% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0022% fail on Hinge
      • 0.0022% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0022% fail on Door condition
    • 0.015% fail on Seats
      • 0.0086% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0065% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.013% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0022% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0022% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0022% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0022% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment
    • 0.019% fail on Condition (65% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.047% fail on Steering (69% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Steering linkage components (64% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0043% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0043% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.0043% fail on Steering gear (82% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Steering rack (82% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0043% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0043% fail on Operation
    • 0.0043% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.0043% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0043% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review

  • Volkswagen Polo (2017 on)
    More Golf-like than ever, will carry four large adults in comfort, huge boot, excellent TSI petrol engines.
  • 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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