Volkswagen Polo GTI TSI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Volkswagen Polo GTI TSI S-a car check
Is the Volkswagen Polo GTI TSI S-a reliable? We analysed 68 real MOT tests across 103 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Polo GTI TSI S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Polo GTI TSI S-a.
Volkswagen Polo GTI TSI S-a — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Volkswagen Polo GTI TSI S-a — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1984cc
- Power
- 200 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 6.7 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- White
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 138 g/km Band E
- Emission class
- EURO 6 BG
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
- Insurance group
- 18 of 50
Volkswagen Polo GTI TSI S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Polo GTI TSI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Polo GTI TSI S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Polo GTI TSI S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Volkswagen Polo GTI TSI S-a Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Polo GTI TSI S-a THIS CAR | 97.1% | 68 | 34,872 mi | — yrs |
| Volkswagen Golf | 74.9% | 22,270,993 | 83,305 mi | 37 yrs |
| Volkswagen Polo | 72.9% | 14,598,296 | 60,351 mi | 35 yrs |
| Volkswagen Passat | 73.5% | 6,960,690 | 105,632 mi | 32 yrs |
| Hyundai Tucson N Line S T-gdi MHEV S-a | 91.5% | 423 | 27,983 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Polo GTI TSI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volkswagen Polo GTI TSI S-aShould you buy a used Volkswagen Polo GTI TSI S-a?
The Volkswagen Polo GTI TSI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 97.1% across 68 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.