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Volkswagen Polo MOT Results

Registered in 2018
91.0% pass rate
from 44,083 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.

  • 2.6% fail on Visibility (19% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (91% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Wipers (59% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.073% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0023% fail on Window
    • 0.023% fail on View to rear
      • 0.023% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0045% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (9.2% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (15% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (16% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.34% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.011% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Stop lamp (64% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Direction indicators (78% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Flashing type (78% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Individual direction indicators (77% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0023% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.045% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (74% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Front fog lamps (78% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Front fog lamps (78% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Position lamps (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Position lamp (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (75% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Electrical equipment (67% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Horn (69% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0023% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.0091% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0045% fail on Daytime running lamps
    • 0.0023% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0023% fail on Switch
    • 0.0023% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0023% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres (38% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth (17% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Size/type
  • 1.0% fail on Brakes (27% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake linings and pads (43% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Brake pads (44% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0045% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.091% fail on Brake discs and drums (49% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on Brake discs (49% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (9 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Lever (13 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Cable (9 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (49% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0023% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0023% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.041% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.039% fail on Rbt
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0068% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0045% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0023% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.034% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.034% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.016% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.073% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.073% fail on Lever
    • 0.034% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.029% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.0045% fail on Pedal (83% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0091% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.020% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0045% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0045% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0045% fail on Valves (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0045% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0045% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0045% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.0023% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0023% fail on Other components
  • 0.59% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (89% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Seat belts (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0023% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.0023% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0023% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.39% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.38% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.37% fail on Spark ignition (40% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (47% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.023% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.0091% fail on Compression ignition (94% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0091% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (92% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0091% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0068% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0023% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0068% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0045% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0023% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle (34% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates (34% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.16% fail on Steering (87% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering linkage components (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0023% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.0068% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0068% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0045% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0023% fail on Operation
      • 0.0023% fail on Rams
    • 0.0023% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0023% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0023% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0023% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.14% fail on Suspension (60% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.039% fail on Shock absorbers (52% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Anti-roll bars (59% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0068% fail on Linkage ball joints (80% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.023% fail on Springs (65% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Coil springs (65% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Coil spring (64% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Suspension arms (82% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0023% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.0023% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (35% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Transmission
      • 0.043% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.043% fail on Joints
    • 0.029% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.025% fail on Body
      • 0.025% fail on Other body component
    • 0.011% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.011% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0068% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0023% fail on Tank
      • 0.0023% fail on System
    • 0.011% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0091% fail on Seats
      • 0.0045% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0045% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0045% fail on Doors (80% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0045% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0045% fail on Door condition
  • 0.070% fail on Road Wheels (44% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0068% fail on Condition (87% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0023% fail on Hubs
  • 0.0091% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0091% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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