Volkswagen Polo United TSI S-A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 758 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
96%
Total Tests
758
Highest Pass Rate
2020 (97%)
Years Covered
2
About the Volkswagen Polo United TSI S-A
The Volkswagen Polo United TSI S-A was MOT tested 758 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 97% from 216 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 94%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 23,693 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 19,122 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Polo United TSI S-A 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, 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.
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Volkswagen Polo United TSI S-A by Year
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Questions about the Volkswagen Polo United TSI S-A
Is the Volkswagen Polo United TSI S-A reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Volkswagen Polo United TSI S-A averages a 96% MOT pass rate, from 758 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 97%.
Which year Volkswagen Polo United TSI S-A has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Volkswagen Polo United TSI S-A has the highest MOT pass rate at 97%, while the 2021 model has the lowest at 94%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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