Volkswagen Polo Style Tsi
From 1,095 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 a tyre seriously damaged, seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended and seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 15 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 | 15 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 3 |
| seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | 3 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 2 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 93.2% | audible warning sound not in accordance with requirements |
| 2021 | 93.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended |
Typical mileage
Half of all Polo Style Tsis tested had between 12,171 and 20,586 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,288 median miles, the Polo Style Tsi has 0.039 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 Style Tsi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Polo Style Tsi has a 93.2% MOT pass rate based on 1,095 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Polo Style Tsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Polo Style Tsi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Polo Style Tsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Polo Style Tsi is 17,288 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,171 and 20,586 miles.
Buying a used Polo Style 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.
Some links are to services we may earn from. Disclosure.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.