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Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen Type 2camper: 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 Type 2camper
55%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen Type 2camper (55%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Volkswagen Polo Volkswagen Type 2camper
MOT pass rate 73% ✓ 55%
MOT failure rate 27% ✓ 45%
Faults & advisories per test 2.0 ✓ 4.6
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 88,804 mi 46,571 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,167,422 2

Most common faults

Volkswagen Polo

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Volkswagen Type 2camper

  1. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  2. Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Oil leak
  4. Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  5. Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  6. Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen Type 2camper (55%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volkswagen Polo report Full Volkswagen Type 2camper 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.