Volkswagen Polo: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was a recorded failure area in 8.4% of Volkswagen Polo MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2002, 2003 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21,588 | 9.2% |
| 2001 | 32,407 | 9.3% |
| 2002 | 53,866 | 15.5% |
| 2003 | 89,158 | 14.7% |
| 2004 | 107,628 | 14.2% |
| 2005 | 124,083 | 13.8% |
| 2006 | 151,887 | 11.8% |
| 2007 | 168,764 | 12.0% |
| 2008 | 180,567 | 12.7% |
| 2013 | 241,184 | 7.9% |
| 2015 | 306,819 | 5.4% |
| 2016 | 302,177 | 4.9% |
| 2017 | 264,253 | 4.2% |
| 2018 | 248,504 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 165,053 | 0.7% |
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.