Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen Type two camper: 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 two camper
54%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen Type two camper (54%) 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 two camper |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% ✓ | 54% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% ✓ | 46% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 3.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 88,804 mi | 75,479 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,167,422 | 4 |
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 Type two camper
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen Type two camper (54%) 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.