Polestar Polestar 2 Plus Ev Awd
From 578 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 40 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 40 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 11 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface | 1 |
| audible warning inoperative | 1 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 1 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Polestar 2 Plus Ev Awds tested had between 17,935 and 32,153 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,346 median miles, the Polestar 2 Plus Ev Awd has 0.036 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Polestar models
Common questions
What is the Polestar Polestar 2 Plus Ev Awd MOT pass rate?
The Polestar Polestar 2 Plus Ev Awd has a 91% MOT pass rate based on 578 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Polestar Polestar 2 Plus Ev Awd?
The most common MOT failure on the Polestar Polestar 2 Plus Ev Awd is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 40 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Polestar Polestar 2 Plus Ev Awd at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Polestar Polestar 2 Plus Ev Awd is 25,346 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,935 and 32,153 miles.
Buying a used Polestar 2 Plus Ev Awd?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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