Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen Toguan tdi: 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 Toguan tdi
68%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen Toguan tdi (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Polo | Volkswagen Toguan tdi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 88,804 mi | 136,227 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 Toguan tdi
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front TYRE 3.7MM
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen Toguan tdi (68%) 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.