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Volkswagen Polo gti

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 1 years from 45 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

91%

Total Tests

45

Best Year

2011 (91%)

Years Covered

1

About the Volkswagen Polo gti

The Volkswagen Polo gti has been tested 45 times in 2026 MOT data across 1 model years (2011 to 2011), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2011 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 45 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 0 point spread, the Polo gti is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Polo gti performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1390cc)
£1,137
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,587
Per month£132/mo

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

Full 2011 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Polo gti?

vs national average+9% (82% avg)
vs Volkswagen brand average+6% (85% avg)
Best to worst year spread0 percentage points

Volkswagen Polo gti by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201191%4550,928 mi

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