2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Volkswagen Polo MOT pass rate and common faults

42,813 MOT tests in 2024. 67.5% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time67.5%
Failed or needed repairs32.5%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 42,813 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    1,534 marked dangerous
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.0%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.8%
  8. Washers: not working1.5%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    812 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics16.3%
  2. Brakes15.0%
  3. Suspension11.9%
  4. Tyres7.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.1%
  7. Body & chassis3.1%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.4%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Volkswagen Polo?

In 2024, 67.5% of 2014 Volkswagen Polo cars passed their MOT first time, across 42,813 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Volkswagen Polo?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; service brake performance: excessively binding; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Volkswagen Polo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).