Volkswagen Polo Active Tsi
From 2,699 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, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 32 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 | 32 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 15 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 10 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| a brake on any wheel grabbing severely | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | 4 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Polo Active Tsis tested had between 15,333 and 23,741 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,015 median miles, the Polo Active Tsi has 0.03 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 Tsi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Polo Active Tsi has a 93.7% MOT pass rate based on 2,699 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Polo Active Tsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Polo Active Tsi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 32 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Polo Active Tsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Polo Active Tsi is 21,015 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,333 and 23,741 miles.
Buying a used Polo Active Tsi?
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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