Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen T 3 campervan: 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 T 3 campervan
68%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen T 3 campervan (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Polo | Volkswagen T 3 campervan |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 88,804 mi | 93,881 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 T 3 campervan
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen T 3 campervan (68%) 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.