Volkswagen Polo: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 10.9% of Volkswagen Polo MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2005 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21,588 | 18.4% |
| 2001 | 32,407 | 19.8% |
| 2002 | 53,866 | 20.8% |
| 2003 | 89,158 | 21.4% |
| 2004 | 107,628 | 21.3% |
| 2005 | 124,083 | 21.3% |
| 2006 | 151,887 | 20.5% |
| 2007 | 168,764 | 16.5% |
| 2008 | 180,567 | 16.3% |
| 2013 | 241,184 | 12.8% |
| 2015 | 306,819 | 4.4% |
| 2016 | 302,177 | 3.5% |
| 2017 | 264,253 | 3.0% |
| 2018 | 248,504 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 165,053 | 2.6% |
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.