MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Volkswagen : Polo : 2008

Volkswagen Polo 2008

Tests: 26,191

Pass rate: 52.12%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major14%
2Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.6.1.7(g)(ii)Major14%
3Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major12%
4Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major12%
5Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.4.4.1(a)(ii)Major11%
6Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.5.3.1(b)(i)Major11%
7Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major10%
8Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major9%
9Exhaust system leaking or insecure.6.1.2(a)Major9%
10Stop lamp missing or inoperative.4.3.1(a)(ii)Major9%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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