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Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen Split screen bus: 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 Split screen bus
70%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen Split screen bus (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Volkswagen Polo Volkswagen Split screen bus
MOT pass rate 73% ✓ 70%
MOT failure rate 27% ✓ 30%
Faults & advisories per test 2.0 ✓ 2.4
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 88,804 mi —
Sample size (vehicles) 1,167,422 1

Most common faults

Volkswagen Polo

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Volkswagen Split screen bus

  1. Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  2. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  3. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  4. Oil leak
  5. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
  6. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen Split screen bus (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volkswagen Polo report Full Volkswagen Split screen bus 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.