Volkswagen 23 -517 vs Volkswagen Polo: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen 23 -517
54%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volkswagen Polo
73%
MOT pass rate · 1,167,422 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen 23 -517 (54%) 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 23 -517 | Volkswagen Polo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 54% | 73% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 46% | 27% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 4.3 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 99,511 mi | 88,804 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 1,167,422 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen 23 -517
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Volkswagen Polo
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen 23 -517 (54%) and Volkswagen Polo (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Volkswagen 23 -517 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.