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48 Model Years Analyzed

Volkswagen Polo
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics

Average pass rate across all model years (1976-2023), based on 766,782 DVSA recorded tests.

78.4%

Average Pass Rate

48

Model Years

767k

Tests Analyzed

Most Tested Year

2015 Volkswagen Polo MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures

82.7% pass rateBased on 62,005 DVSA tests

Pass Rate by Year

202395.2%

21 tests

202292.9%

14 tests

202193.1%

248 tests

202093.1%

15,146 tests

201990.8%

40,381 tests

201885.7%

50,838 tests

201786%

53,437 tests

201684.4%

61,204 tests

201582.7%

62,005 tests

201480.3%

54,764 tests

201378.5%

48,995 tests

201277.7%

48,111 tests

201175.1%

53,040 tests

201074.2%

51,262 tests

200972.2%

33,292 tests

200871.3%

37,097 tests

200771.1%

34,700 tests

200669.5%

31,102 tests

200568.7%

25,036 tests

200468.6%

21,620 tests

200368.4%

17,770 tests

200268.8%

10,474 tests

200171.9%

6,270 tests

200072.5%

4,092 tests

199974%

1,517 tests

199873.1%

806 tests

199770%

646 tests

199674%

530 tests

199574%

235 tests

199477.2%

219 tests

199373%

344 tests

199276.1%

289 tests

199177.3%

343 tests

199068.5%

251 tests

198977.5%

178 tests

198870.6%

153 tests

198771.8%

85 tests

198673.4%

79 tests

198571.3%

80 tests

198475.5%

49 tests

198371.9%

32 tests

198281.8%

11 tests

1981100%

9 tests

1980100%

1 tests

1979100%

2 tests

1978100%

1 tests

197750%

2 tests

1976100%

1 tests

Most Common Failures Across All Years

  1. 1Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  2. 2A tyre seriously damaged
  3. 3A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
  4. 4Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  5. 5The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Polo?

The Volkswagen Polo has an average 78.4% MOT pass rate across model years 1976 to 2023, based on DVSA test data.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Polo?

The most common MOT failure reasons for the Volkswagen Polo across all years are: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.

Which Volkswagen Polo year has the best MOT pass rate?

MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Volkswagen Polo model years.