Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen T28: 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 T28
77%
MOT pass rate · 10 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen T28 (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Polo | Volkswagen T28 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 23% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 88,804 mi | 146,279 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,167,422 | 10 |
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 T28
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen T28 (77%) 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.