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Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen Type two: 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
More reliable
Volkswagen Type two
69%
MOT pass rate · 22 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Polo is the more reliable of the two — 73% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Volkswagen Polo Volkswagen Type two
MOT pass rate 73% ✓ 69%
MOT failure rate 27% ✓ 31%
Faults & advisories per test 2.0 ✓ 2.9
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 88,804 mi 78,744 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,167,422 22

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 two

  1. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Oil leak
  6. Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Polo is the more reliable of the two — 73% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Volkswagen Polo report Full Volkswagen Type two 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.