Volkswagen Passat sport tdi auto vs Volkswagen Polo: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Passat sport tdi auto
80%
MOT pass rate · 59 vehicles
Volkswagen Polo
73%
MOT pass rate · 1,167,422 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Passat sport tdi auto (80%) 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 Passat sport tdi auto | Volkswagen Polo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 20% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 227,042 mi | 88,804 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 59 | 1,167,422 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen Passat sport tdi auto
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 Passat sport tdi auto (80%) and Volkswagen Polo (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.