Mini Mini vs Volkswagen Polo
On MOT-testable defects, the Volkswagen Polo (fail rate 21.3%) performed better than the Mini Mini (23.9%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was emissions & environmental, where the Mini recorded failures more often.
23.9%
Mini fail rate
21.3%
Polo fail rate
2.61pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Mini Mini | Volkswagen Polo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 1,775,595 | 3,797,015 |
| Pass rate | 76.0% | 78.7% |
| Fail rate | 23.9% | 21.3% |
Where they differ
| Category | Mini | Polo |
|---|---|---|
| Emissions & environmental | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Visibility | 0.0% | 4.8% |
| Lighting & signalling | 14.5% | 10.9% |
| Suspension | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| Brakes | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| Tyres | 5.1% | 5.1% |
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.