Volkswagen Polo: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Body, structure & corrosion was a recorded failure area in 4.3% of Volkswagen Polo MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2006 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21,588 | 7.3% |
| 2001 | 32,407 | 10.5% |
| 2002 | 53,866 | 9.0% |
| 2003 | 89,158 | 9.3% |
| 2004 | 107,628 | 10.6% |
| 2005 | 124,083 | 11.4% |
| 2006 | 151,887 | 11.8% |
| 2007 | 168,764 | 11.2% |
| 2008 | 180,567 | 8.7% |
| 2013 | 241,184 | 2.8% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.