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Volkswagen Polo MOT Results

60.2% pass rate
from 882 tests in 2021
(51% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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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 pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Polo is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamp aim (61% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim (67% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.1% fail on Electrical equipment (68% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Horn
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.68% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.45% fail on Main beam tell-tale (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.34% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.34% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Suspension (95% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms (72% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Springs
      • 1.4% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Pins and bushes (16 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.68% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.11% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Joints
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.57% fail on Pipe
      • 0.57% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.23% fail on Tank
      • 0.11% fail on System
    • 0.68% fail on Chassis
      • 0.68% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.68% fail on Seats
      • 0.57% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Doors
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Bracket
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
    • 0.11% fail on Cabs
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 10.0% fail on Brakes
    • 6.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.79% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.45% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.34% fail on Pedal
    • 0.68% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.45% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.23% fail on Cable
        • 0.23% fail on Lever (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.23% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.11% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.11% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.23% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.23% fail on Lever
    • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.11% fail on Valves
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.11% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.11% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 9.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Non catalyst emissions (98% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Catalyst emissions (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Other leaks
  • 7.4% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Washers
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.45% fail on View to rear
      • 0.45% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.23% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.1% fail on Steering (70% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.23% fail on Steering play
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Rams
    • 0.11% fail on Steering column
    • 0.11% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.11% fail on Universal joint
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Size/type (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Seat belts (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Condition
      • 0.23% fail on Requirements
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.45% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
  • 0.34% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.34% fail on Speedometer
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