Volkswagen Polo life tsi
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 2,256 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
96%
Total Tests
2,256
Best Year
2022 (96%)
Years Covered
2
About the Volkswagen Polo life tsi
The Volkswagen Polo life tsi has been tested 2,256 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2021 to 2022), 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 2022 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 283 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 95%. With just a 1 point spread, the Polo life tsi is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2021) averages 22,960 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 20,372 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Polo life tsi performs 11 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2022 detailsHow reliable is the Volkswagen Polo life tsi?
Volkswagen Polo life tsi by Year
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