Volkswagen Polo Life
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 517 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
95%
Total Tests
517
Model Years
2021 to 2022
Years Covered
2
About the Volkswagen Polo Life
The Volkswagen Polo Life was MOT tested 517 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2021 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 95%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2021) averages 21,232 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 18,906 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Polo Life performs 10 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 2022 detailsHow reliable is the Volkswagen Polo Life?
Volkswagen Polo Life by Year
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Questions about the Volkswagen Polo Life
Is the Volkswagen Polo Life reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2021 to 2022), the Volkswagen Polo Life averages a 95% MOT pass rate, from 517 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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