What are the common problems with the 0-2 year old Volkswagen Polo?

The top failure areas for the 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Polo are: Visibility (1.8% risk), Tyres (1.4% risk), Lamps & Electrics (1.2% risk).

Volkswagen Polo MOT Failure Rate — 0-2 Years Old

Q: Is a 0-2 year old Volkswagen Polo reliable?

Based on 120,601 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Polo has a 9.2% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

9.2%

MOT failure rate for 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Polo vehicles

Based on 120,601 MOT tests

18.8pp below the UK average (28%)

This model is exceptionally reliable for its age. Only 9.2% of Volkswagen Polo vehicles in this age bracket fail their MOT.

Component Risk Breakdown (0-2 Years)

Which parts of a 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Polo are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Visibility 1.8%

Tyres 1.4%

Lamps & Electrics 1.2%

Brakes 0.4%

Suspension 0.1%

Body & Chassis 0.1%

Steering 0.1%

How Does This Compare?

Volkswagen Polo MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	9.2%	120,601	Visibility
3-5 years	15.4%	530,822	Visibility
6-10 years	26.9%	934,626	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	41.1%	677,463	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	49.8%	406,381	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 0-2 year old Volkswagen Polo reliable?

Yes. Based on 120,601 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Polo vehicles have a 9.2% failure rate, which is below the UK average of 28%. This is a reliable choice at this age.

What are the common MOT failures on a 0-2 year old Volkswagen Polo?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Visibility — 1.8% failure risk
Tyres — 1.4% failure risk
Lamps & Electrics — 1.2% failure risk

How can I prepare my Volkswagen Polo for its MOT?

For a 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Polo, focus on: (1) Visibility — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 0-2-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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