Volkswagen Golf match tsi evo vs Volkswagen Polo: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Golf match tsi evo
99%
MOT pass rate · 108 vehicles
More reliable
Volkswagen Polo
73%
MOT pass rate · 1,167,422 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Golf match tsi evo is the more reliable of the two — 99% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Golf match tsi evo | Volkswagen Polo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 99% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 1% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 47,168 mi | 88,804 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 108 | 1,167,422 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen Golf match tsi evo
No fault breakdown available.
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 Golf match tsi evo is the more reliable of the two — 99% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Volkswagen Golf match tsi evo 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.