Volkswagen Polo Active Tsi S-A
From 730 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 lamp not securely attached. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 10 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 | 10 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| lamp not securely attached | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 1 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Polo Active Tsi S-As tested had between 10,164 and 24,574 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 16,335 median miles, the Polo Active Tsi S-A has 0.036 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 S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Polo Active Tsi S-A has a 94.2% MOT pass rate based on 730 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Polo Active Tsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Polo Active Tsi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Polo Active Tsi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Polo Active Tsi S-A is 16,335 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,164 and 24,574 miles.
Buying a used Polo Active Tsi S-A?
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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