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Volkswagen Polo active tsi

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 1 years from 2,788 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

96%

Total Tests

2,788

Best Year

2021 (96%)

Years Covered

1

About the Volkswagen Polo active tsi

The Volkswagen Polo active tsi has been tested 2,788 times in 2026 MOT data across 1 model years (2021 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 2,788 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 96%. With just a 0 point spread, the Polo active tsi is consistently reliable regardless of year.

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)
£955
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,405
Per month£117/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Polo active tsi?

vs national average+14% (82% avg)
vs Volkswagen brand average+11% (85% avg)
Best to worst year spread0 percentage points

Volkswagen Polo active tsi by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202196%2,78821,792 mi

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