MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Volkswagen : Polo : 2009
Volkswagen Polo 2009
Tests: 23,763
Pass rate: 54.35%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. | 5.3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 19% |
| 2 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 12% |
| 3 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 11% |
| 4 | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.4.1(a)(ii) | Major | 11% |
| 5 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 10% |
| 6 | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(i) | Major | 10% |
| 7 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 9% |
| 8 | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. | 6.1.2(a) | Major | 8% |
| 9 | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. | 2.1.3(g)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 10 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 8% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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