2014 Volkswagen Polo · 149,161 MOT tests
2014 Volkswagen Polo reliability
2014 Volkswagen Polos fail 30.1% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 24 Polo years (149,161 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Polos: 32.8%)
- 30.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Polos: 32.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 59,903
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 149,161
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3.6% of tests fail here (72% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Polo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.7%
- Brakes8.2%
- Suspension8.1%
- Tyres6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.6%
- Body, chassis and structure2.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.97%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.58%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.02%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.96%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.92%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.8%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.54%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.21%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.42%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.47%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.66%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.82%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Volkswagen Polo reliable?
2014 Volkswagen Polos fail 30.1% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 24 Polo years (149,161 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Polo MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.97% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.58% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.02% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Volkswagen Polo have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Volkswagen Polo shows 59,903 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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