Volkswagen Polo Life Tsi S-A
From 780 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, seat belt buckle missing and damaged or not functioning as intended. The top issue, seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type, 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.
| seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | 7 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 7 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 5 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 92.3% | seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2021 | 92.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type |
Typical mileage
Half of all Polo Life Tsi S-As tested had between 11,341 and 28,124 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,955 median miles, the Polo Life Tsi S-A has 0.041 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 Life Tsi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Polo Life Tsi S-A has a 92.3% MOT pass rate based on 780 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Polo Life Tsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Polo Life Tsi S-A is seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Polo Life Tsi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Polo Life Tsi S-A is 18,955 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,341 and 28,124 miles.
Buying a used Polo Life 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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