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Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen T-roc black edition tdi s-a: 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-roc black edition tdi s-a
89%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen T-roc black edition tdi s-a (89%) 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-roc black edition tdi s-a
MOT pass rate 73% 89% ✓
MOT failure rate 27% 11% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.0 1.2 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 88,804 mi 59,093 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,167,422 3

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 T-roc black edition tdi s-a

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen T-roc black edition tdi s-a (89%) 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.