‹ Volkswagen Polo2016 Volkswagen Polo: MOT pass rate and common faults
51,721 first MOTs in 2025 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count
74.4%passed first time
Share of first MOT tests passed with no repairs. Repairs made at the test centre count as a fail.
- 2016 Volkswagen Polo74.4%
- All 2016 cars74.9%
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Its own MOT history, free.
Most common failure areas
Share of the 13,220 failed first MOTs with a fault in each area. A test can count in more than one area, so these add up to more than 100%.
- Suspension36.6%
- Brakes28.4%
- Tyres22.8%
- Lights and electrics20.9%
- Windscreen, wipers, mirrors14.9%
- Noise, emissions, leaks10.9%
- Body, chassis, structure5.9%
- Seat belts and airbags2.0%
- Wheels1.4%
- Steering1.3%
- Number plates and VIN1.1%
Typical mileage at test58,100
Median odometer reading at the 2025 MOT, in miles.
What MOT data can't tell you about any 2016 Volkswagen Polo
Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.