Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen Puma: 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 Puma
80%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen Puma (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Polo | Volkswagen Puma |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 88,804 mi | 59,636 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,167,422 | 1 |
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 Puma
- Nearside Rear Inner cv boot perished
- Offside Rear Inner cv boot perished
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen Puma (80%) 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.