Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen Touareg v6 sel tech tdi auto: 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 Touareg v6 sel tech tdi auto
91%
MOT pass rate · 275 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Touareg v6 sel tech tdi auto is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Polo | Volkswagen Touareg v6 sel tech tdi auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 91% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 9% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 88,804 mi | 57,896 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,167,422 | 275 |
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 Touareg v6 sel tech tdi auto
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Touareg v6 sel tech tdi auto is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.