What year Volkswagen Polo Gl is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1986 Volkswagen Polo Gl has the highest pass rate at 60.0%, out of 1,287 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Volkswagen Polo Gl MOT failures?

The most common Volkswagen Polo Gl MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Volkswagen Polo Gl — Reliability by Year

9,568 vehicles · MOT data 1982–1995 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Volkswagen Polo Gl was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1986

60.0% pass rate · 1,287 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1985

50.0% pass rate · 1,887 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1995	—	—	105
1986	60.0%	52,516 mi	1,287
1985	50.0%	82,342 mi	1,887
1984	—	—	1,231
1983	—	—	1,844
1982	—	—	3,214

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