Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi S-A
From 7,975 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 wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 132 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 132 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 110 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 48 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 45 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 37 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 27 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 23 |
| wiper blade defective | 16 |
| seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | 13 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 13 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 91.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Polo Match Tsi S-As tested had between 11,535 and 27,170 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,043 median miles, the Polo Match Tsi S-A has 0.055 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 Match Tsi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi S-A has a 90% MOT pass rate based on 7,975 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi S-A is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 132 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi S-A is 18,043 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,535 and 27,170 miles.
Buying a used Polo Match 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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