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Volkswagen 18-63 vs Volkswagen Polo: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Volkswagen 18-63
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volkswagen Polo
73%
MOT pass rate · 1,167,422 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen 18-63 (50%) and Volkswagen Polo (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Volkswagen 18-63 Volkswagen Polo
MOT pass rate 50% 73% ✓
MOT failure rate 50% 27% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 13.5 2.0 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 61,046 mi 88,804 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 1,167,422

Most common faults

Volkswagen 18-63

  1. Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  2. Front brake hoses close to fouling suspension not were not at time of test
  3. Nearside Front drivers seat has 4 point harness fitted at time of test
  4. Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  5. Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  6. No front windscreen,wipers or washers fitted at time of test

Volkswagen Polo

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen 18-63 (50%) and Volkswagen Polo (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volkswagen 18-63 report Full Volkswagen Polo 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.