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Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen T2 camper: 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
More reliable
Volkswagen T2 camper
69%
MOT pass rate · 107 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Polo is the more reliable of the two — 73% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Volkswagen Polo Volkswagen T2 camper
MOT pass rate 73% ✓ 69%
MOT failure rate 27% ✓ 31%
Faults & advisories per test 2.0 ✓ 2.4
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 88,804 mi 67,795 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,167,422 107

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 T2 camper

  1. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  2. Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  3. Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  4. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  5. Oil leak
  6. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Polo is the more reliable of the two — 73% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Volkswagen Polo report Full Volkswagen T2 camper 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.