Volkswagen Polo life tsi s-a
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 849 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
95%
Total Tests
849
Best Year
2021 (95%)
Years Covered
2
About the Volkswagen Polo life tsi s-a
The Volkswagen Polo life tsi s-a has been tested 849 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2021 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 95%. 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 95% pass rate from 576 tests. The 2022 model has the lowest at 94%. With just a 1 point spread, the Polo life tsi s-a is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2021) averages 22,180 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 19,745 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Polo life tsi s-a 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, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2022 detailsHow reliable is the Volkswagen Polo life tsi s-a?
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