2020 Volkswagen Polo · 46,167 MOT tests
2020 Volkswagen Polo reliability
2020 Volkswagen Polos fail 11.3% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 24 Polo years (46,167 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Polos: 32.8%)
- 11.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Polos: 32.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 24,982
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 46,167
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 5% of tests fail here (62% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 34% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen Polo
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Tyres3.2%
- Lights and electrics1.9%
- Brakes1.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Suspension0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.6%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.78%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.67%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washers not working 0.6%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.49%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.48%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.75%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.02%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.16%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.33%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.21%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Volkswagen Polo reliable?
2020 Volkswagen Polos fail 11.3% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 24 Polo years (46,167 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen Polo MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.6% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.78% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Volkswagen Polo have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Volkswagen Polo shows 24,982 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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