Volkswagen Polo Active Evo
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 425 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
97%
Total Tests
425
Model Year
2021
Years Covered
1
About the Volkswagen Polo Active Evo
The Volkswagen Polo Active Evo was MOT tested 425 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2021), with an average pass rate of 97%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Polo Active Evo performs 12 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2021 detailsHow reliable is the Volkswagen Polo Active Evo?
Volkswagen Polo Active Evo by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97% | 425 | 22,034 mi |
Questions about the Volkswagen Polo Active Evo
Is the Volkswagen Polo Active Evo reliable?
Across its 1 model year in our data (2021), the Volkswagen Polo Active Evo averages a 97% MOT pass rate, from 425 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 15 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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