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Volkswagen Camper kombi vs Volkswagen Polo: reliability comparison

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

Volkswagen Camper kombi
83%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Volkswagen Polo
73%
MOT pass rate · 1,167,422 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Camper kombi (83%) 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 Camper kombi Volkswagen Polo
MOT pass rate 83% ✓ 73%
MOT failure rate 17% ✓ 27%
Faults & advisories per test 1.2 ✓ 2.0
Dangerous-fault share 11% 2% ✓
Average mileage 35,113 mi 88,804 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 1,167,422

Most common faults

Volkswagen Camper kombi

  1. Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  4. Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  5. Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  6. Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 Camper kombi (83%) and Volkswagen Polo (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volkswagen Camper kombi 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.