Volkswagen Polo United TSI

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 2,278 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests

2,278

Model Years

2020 to 2021

Years Covered

About the Volkswagen Polo United TSI

The Volkswagen Polo United TSI was MOT tested 2,278 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 92%. 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 (2020) averages 27,087 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 21,381 miles.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Polo United TSI performs 7 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,630

Per month£136/mo

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 2021 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Polo United TSI?

vs average of all models+10% (82% avg)

vs Volkswagen brand average+7% (85% avg)

Volkswagen Polo United TSI by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	92%	923	21,381 mi
2020	92%	1,355	27,087 mi

Questions about the Volkswagen Polo United TSI

Is the Volkswagen Polo United TSI reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Volkswagen Polo United TSI averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 2,278 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.