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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi. Check any Polo Match Tsi by registration number below.

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93.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+8.2%

vs Volkswagen Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi has an average MOT pass rate of 93.9%, which is 8.2 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Polo Match Tsi is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Polo Match Tsi for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 12,404 vehicles

93.3%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

7.1%

Mileage at 3yr

36k mi

2020

Based on 17,601 vehicles

93.5%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

7.9%

Mileage at 3yr

33k mi

Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

0

Based on 7,782 vehicles

94.8%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

21k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

3.5%
2

A tyre seriously damaged

0.9%
3

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

0.8%
4

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

0.8%
5

Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

0.5%
Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

2.6%

Front Nearside

2.5%

Front

1.4%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

Volkswagen Passat Variant Syncro

92.3% pass rate

Volkswagen Vento

88.2% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km

92.9% pass rate

Volkswagen T-roc Black Edition Tsi

93.5% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Sv Se Navigation Tsi

75.0% pass rate

Volkswagen LT

60.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi

Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi is 93.9% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi?
The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (3.5%), A tyre seriously damaged (0.9%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (0.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.9%, the Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Polo Match Tsi: 36,098 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Polo Match Tsi to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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