Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen Td: 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 Td
85%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen Td (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Polo | Volkswagen Td |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 88,804 mi | 154,137 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 Td
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen Td (85%) 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.