Volkswagen Polo United TSI reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,241 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,241 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 88% of Volkswagen Polo United TSI cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in visibility.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Polo United TSI tends to fail
Share of Volkswagen Polo United TSI cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on visibility. Holds up better than average on emissions & leaks, body & structure, suspension.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen Polo United TSI reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Polo United TSI is about average for its age: 88% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 53% of similar-age models. Give visibility a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Polo United TSI?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Polo United TSI in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 88%. 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 United TSI MOT?
For Volkswagen Polo United TSI cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are visibility (3.9% of tests vs 2% fleet).