2019 Volkswagen Polo · 102,121 MOT tests
2019 Volkswagen Polo reliability
2019 Volkswagen Polos fail 15.1% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 24 Polo years (102,121 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Polos: 32.8%)
- 15.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Polos: 32.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 28,715
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 102,121
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 2.9% of tests fail here (1255% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen Polo
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.6%
- Tyres3.5%
- Steering2.9%
- Lights and electrics2.9%
- Brakes1.5%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
- Suspension0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.28%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 1.86%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.17%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.93%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Windscreen washers not working 0.9%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.76%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.88%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.83%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.84%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.18%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.85%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.42%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Volkswagen Polo reliable?
2019 Volkswagen Polos fail 15.1% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 24 Polo years (102,121 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen Polo MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.28% of tests), track rod end dust cover damaged (1.86% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Volkswagen Polo have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Volkswagen Polo shows 28,715 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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