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Volkswagen Polo Active TSI

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 2,788 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

96%

Total Tests

2,788

Model Year

2021

Years Covered

1

About the Volkswagen Polo Active TSI

The Volkswagen Polo Active TSI was MOT tested 2,788 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2021), with an average pass rate of 96%. 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 TSI performs 11 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)
£1,175
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,630
Per month£136/mo

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 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Polo Active TSI?

vs average of all models+14% (82% avg)
vs Volkswagen brand average+11% (85% avg)

Volkswagen Polo Active TSI by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202196%2,78821,792 mi

Questions about the Volkswagen Polo Active TSI

Is the Volkswagen Polo Active TSI reliable?

Across its 1 model year in our data (2021), the Volkswagen Polo Active TSI averages a 96% MOT pass rate, from 2,788 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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