Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen Vento cl 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 Vento cl tdi
67%
MOT pass rate · 215 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen Vento cl tdi (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Polo | Volkswagen Vento cl tdi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 88,804 mi | 95,996 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,167,422 | 215 |
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 Vento cl tdi
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Polo (73%) and Volkswagen Vento cl tdi (67%) 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.