Volkswagen Polo Active Evo
From 423 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, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements and a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 7 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 | 7 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
| a reversing lamp inoperative | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| a brake on any wheel grabbing severely | 1 |
| esc mil indicates a system malfunction | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Polo Active Evos tested had between 13,187 and 29,291 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,379 median miles, the Polo Active Evo has 0.028 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Polo Active Evo MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Polo Active Evo has a 94.3% MOT pass rate based on 423 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Polo Active Evo?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Polo Active Evo is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Polo Active Evo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Polo Active Evo is 20,379 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,187 and 29,291 miles.
Buying a used Polo Active Evo?
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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