Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen Polo cross: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Polo
73%
MOT pass rate · 1,167,422 vehicles
Volkswagen Polo cross
95%
MOT pass rate · 10 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen Polo cross (95%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Polo | Volkswagen Polo cross |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 95% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 5% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 88,804 mi | 73,990 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,167,422 | 10 |
Most common faults
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))
Volkswagen Polo cross
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front tyres wearing on inside edge
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen Polo cross (95%) 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.