MINI Cooper vs Volkswagen Polo
On MOT-testable defects the MINI Cooper comes out ahead: 10.5% of its tests record a failure against 21.2% for the Volkswagen Polo, a 10.7-point gap. The biggest single difference is suspension, where the Polo records failures noticeably more often.
10.5%
Cooper fail rate
21.2%
Polo fail rate
10.67pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | MINI Cooper | Volkswagen Polo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 1,603,235 | 3,845,054 |
| Pass rate | 89.5% | 78.8% |
| Fail rate | 10.5% | 21.2% |
Where they differ
| Category | Cooper | Polo |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1.1% | 8.3% |
| Lighting & signalling | 3.6% | 10.8% |
| Brakes | 2.0% | 6.7% |
| Visibility | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| Tyres | 5.2% | 5.1% |
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.