What year Volkswagen Polo Ranger is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1990 Volkswagen Polo Ranger has the highest pass rate at 100.0%, out of 570 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Volkswagen Polo Ranger MOT failures?

The most common Volkswagen Polo Ranger 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 Ranger — Reliability by Year

6,865 vehicles · MOT data 1986–1990 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Volkswagen Polo Ranger 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

1990

100.0% pass rate · 570 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1989

66.7% pass rate · 1,089 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1990	100.0%	146,003 mi	570
1989	66.7%	97,945 mi	1,089
1988	—	—	1,463
1987	—	—	1,918
1986	—	—	1,825

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