Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen Polo s 70: 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 s 70
84%
MOT pass rate · 113 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Polo s 70 is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Polo | Volkswagen Polo s 70 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 88,804 mi | 93,195 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,167,422 | 113 |
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 s 70
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Polo s 70 is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Volkswagen Polo report Full Volkswagen Polo s 70 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.