Polestar Polestar 2 plus ev fwd vs Polestar Polestar 2 plus ev rwd: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Polestar Polestar 2 plus ev fwd
90%
MOT pass rate · 4,312 vehicles
Polestar Polestar 2 plus ev rwd
93%
MOT pass rate · 5,219 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Polestar Polestar 2 plus ev rwd is the more reliable of the two — 93% pass first time versus 90%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Polestar Polestar 2 plus ev fwd | Polestar Polestar 2 plus ev rwd |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 90% | 93% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 10% | 7% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 8% | 8% |
| Average mileage | 38,172 mi | 61,230 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4,312 | 5,219 |
Most common faults
Polestar Polestar 2 plus ev fwd
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Polestar Polestar 2 plus ev rwd
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Undertrays Fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Polestar Polestar 2 plus ev rwd is the more reliable of the two — 93% pass first time versus 90%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Polestar Polestar 2 plus ev fwd report Full Polestar Polestar 2 plus ev rwd report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.