Isuzu Rodeo vs Volkswagen Amarok
On MOT-testable defects the Volkswagen Amarok comes out ahead: 15.5% of its tests record a failure against 28.3% for the Isuzu Rodeo, a 12.8-point gap. The biggest single difference is lighting & signalling, where the Rodeo records failures noticeably more often.
28.3%
Rodeo fail rate
15.5%
Amarok fail rate
12.78pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Isuzu Rodeo | Volkswagen Amarok |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 35,630 | 111,802 |
| Pass rate | 71.7% | 84.5% |
| Fail rate | 28.3% | 15.5% |
Where they differ
| Category | Rodeo | Amarok |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting & signalling | 20.3% | 6.9% |
| Suspension | 15.4% | 4.3% |
| Body, structure & corrosion | 9.0% | 0.0% |
| Visibility | 6.8% | 0.0% |
| Brakes | 11.6% | 7.2% |
| Tyres | 0.0% | 2.6% |
| Emissions & environmental | 0.0% | 2.4% |
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.