Volkswagen Polo: tyres MOT failures
Of the 3,845,054 Volkswagen Polo MOT tests in this dataset, 5.1% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2008 and 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1,662 | 3.3% |
| 2008 | 180,567 | 5.8% |
| 2009 | 162,337 | 5.2% |
| 2010 | 250,952 | 5.2% |
| 2011 | 259,877 | 5.1% |
| 2012 | 236,808 | 5.2% |
| 2013 | 241,218 | 5.2% |
| 2014 | 270,605 | 5.2% |
| 2015 | 306,856 | 5.0% |
| 2016 | 302,197 | 4.5% |
| 2017 | 264,267 | 4.3% |
| 2018 | 248,509 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 165,082 | 3.2% |
| 2020 | 86,131 | 3.0% |
| 2021 | 64,721 | 3.2% |
| 2022 | 24,600 | 3.4% |
| 2023 | 952 | 1.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.