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Volkswagen Polo Active TSI reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·2,664 DVSA tests·2024
Across 2,664 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 93% of Volkswagen Polo Active TSI cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on road wheels and emissions & leaks.
93%
Average for its agepass first time (up to 3 years)
Average for its age · beats 84% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
2,664 tests · fleet 89%
93%
Where the Polo Active TSI fails
Suspension100
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on road wheels, emissions & leaks, body & structure.
Share of up to 3 years Volkswagen Polo Active TSI MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen Polo Active TSI reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Polo Active TSI is about average for its age: 93% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 84% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Polo Active TSI?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Polo Active TSI in 2024: up to 3 years, 93%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volkswagen Polo Active TSI MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volkswagen Polo Active TSI versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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