Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen Tiguan s tdi 4motion 140: 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 Tiguan s tdi 4motion 140
81%
MOT pass rate · 61 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Tiguan s tdi 4motion 140 is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Polo | Volkswagen Tiguan s tdi 4motion 140 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 88,804 mi | 159,890 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,167,422 | 61 |
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 Tiguan s tdi 4motion 140
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Tiguan s tdi 4motion 140 is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Volkswagen Polo report Full Volkswagen Tiguan s tdi 4motion 140 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.