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Volkswagen Karman coupe vs Volkswagen Polo: reliability comparison

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

Volkswagen Karman coupe
40%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Volkswagen Polo
73%
MOT pass rate · 1,167,422 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Karman coupe (40%) 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 Karman coupe Volkswagen Polo
MOT pass rate 40% 73% ✓
MOT failure rate 60% 27% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 4.4 2.0 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 22,105 mi 88,804 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 1,167,422

Most common faults

Volkswagen Karman coupe

  1. Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  2. n/s/f wheelbearing slightly noisy
  3. Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
  4. Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
  5. Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  6. Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.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 Karman coupe (40%) and Volkswagen Polo (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volkswagen Karman coupe 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.