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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

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 2022 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Polo life tsi s-a?

vs national average+13% (82% avg)
vs Volkswagen brand average+10% (85% avg)
Best to worst year spread1 percentage points

Volkswagen Polo life tsi s-a by Year

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

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202294%27319,745 mi
202195%57622,180 mi

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