MOT reliability
Volkswagen Cross polo
13 vehicles · 48 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Volkswagen Cross polo vehicles and 48 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Cross polo has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 61,454 miles.
13
Vehicles
48
MOT tests
4,959
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Cross polo problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Cross polo MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension57%
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Lamps & electrical23%
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Brakes11%
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Body & structure5%
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Other4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Steering2%
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Visibility2%
Volkswagen Cross polo pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 9 | 78% |
| 13 | 8 | 75% |
| 14 | 11 | 82% |
| 15 | 7 | 57% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (13)
Most common Volkswagen Cross polo MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Cross polo MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b)) (2 times)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is cracking on both side (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm uneven wear, kerb damage (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm uneven wear, kerb damage (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Volkswagen Cross polo pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 61,824 |
| 2012 | 5 | 12 | 100% | 66,251 |
| 2011 | 3 | 6 | 83% | 47,094 |
| 2009 | 1 | 9 | 56% | 107,594 |
| 2007 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 63,877 |
| 2006 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 31,251 |
Volkswagen Cross polo reliability FAQ
Across 13 Volkswagen Cross polo vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Cross polo MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b)); Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is cracking on both side (5.3.4 (a) (i)).
The typical Volkswagen Cross polo in our data has covered around
61,454 miles.
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