Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen Tig: 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 Tig
72%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen Tig (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Polo | Volkswagen Tig |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 88,804 mi | 103,681 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,167,422 | 2 |
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 Tig
- under bonnet components covered
- underside components covered
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen Tig (72%) 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.