Volkswagen Polo: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 5.1% of Volkswagen Polo MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2008, 2013 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 180,567 | 5.8% |
| 2013 | 241,184 | 5.2% |
| 2015 | 306,819 | 5.0% |
| 2016 | 302,177 | 4.5% |
| 2017 | 264,253 | 4.3% |
| 2018 | 248,504 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 165,053 | 3.2% |
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.