Volkswagen Polo United Tsi
From 1,682 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 a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 47 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 | 47 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 16 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 8 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 6 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 6 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 5 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 90.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Polo United Tsis tested had between 14,288 and 31,101 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,181 median miles, the Polo United Tsi has 0.045 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 United Tsi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Polo United Tsi has a 90.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,682 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Polo United Tsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Polo United Tsi is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 47 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Polo United Tsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Polo United Tsi is 21,181 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,288 and 31,101 miles.
Buying a used Polo United 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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