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21.4%fail rate

Volkswagen Polo Trend 1.2l 3 Door MOT failure rate

What a Volkswagen Polo Trend 1.2l 3 Door fails its MOT on, from real DVSA test data, and the part that resolves each item.

Based on 14 MOT tests in DVSA data.

We hold 14 MOT tests for the Volkswagen Polo Trend 1.2l 3 Door in the DVSA data. That is a smaller sample than our high-volume models, so treat these figures as indicative rather than definitive.

On what we have, about 21.4% fail, most often on suspension, visibility/wipers. For a precise picture of your own car, use the registration check on the home page. Confirm any part against your registration or VIN before buying.

What it fails on, and why

Suspension33.3% of failures

Suspension failures usually mean a worn or snapped coil spring, a leaking shock absorber, or play in a lower arm ball joint or bush. The tester checks for corrosion, fractures and excessive movement. A broken front spring is one of the most common failures on higher-mileage cars and is a straightforward replacement.

Visibility/wipers33.3% of failures

Visibility failures include torn or smearing wiper blades, a washer jet that does not reach the screen, and chips or cracks in the driver's swept area. Blades and washer fluid are quick, cheap fixes.

The parts that fix each

If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. These are the usual parts; confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

For the suspension failure: Volkswagen Polo Trend 1.2l 3 Door suspension springs and shock absorbersSearch Amazon for Volkswagen Polo Trend 1.2l 3 Door suspension springs and shock absorbersaffiliate searchFind Volkswagen Polo Trend 1.2l 3 Door suspension springs and shock absorbers on eBayaffiliate
For the visibility/wipers failure: Volkswagen Polo Trend 1.2l 3 Door wiper bladesSearch Amazon for Volkswagen Polo Trend 1.2l 3 Door wiper bladesaffiliate searchFind Volkswagen Polo Trend 1.2l 3 Door wiper blades on eBayaffiliate

Other models

Volkswagen Polo Trend 1.2l 5 Door MOT failures31.6% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rateFord Focus MOT failures26.1% failure rateVauxhall Corsa MOT failures30.1% failure rate

Sources: DVSA MOT History API: MOT test results and defect data ยท DVSA MOT testing data for Great Britain