Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen Polo sel 85: 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 sel 85
85%
MOT pass rate · 50 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Polo sel 85 is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Polo | Volkswagen Polo sel 85 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 88,804 mi | 91,214 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,167,422 | 50 |
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 sel 85
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Polo sel 85 is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Volkswagen Polo report Full Volkswagen Polo sel 85 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.