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Volkswagen 356 replica vs Volkswagen Polo: reliability comparison

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

Volkswagen 356 replica
68%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Volkswagen Polo
73%
MOT pass rate · 1,167,422 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen 356 replica (68%) 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 356 replica Volkswagen Polo
MOT pass rate 68% 73% ✓
MOT failure rate 32% 27% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 ✓ 2.0
Dangerous-fault share 6% 2% ✓
Average mileage 21,888 mi 88,804 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 1,167,422

Most common faults

Volkswagen 356 replica

  1. vehicle heavy undersealed
  2. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
  3. Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
  4. Temporary fuel cap fitted
  5. slight wear in lower bush on nearside front shock absorber
  6. slight wear in nearside front top suspension ball joint

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 356 replica (68%) and Volkswagen Polo (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volkswagen 356 replica 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.