Renault Clio vs Volkswagen Polo
On MOT-testable defects, the Volkswagen Polo (fail rate 21.3%) performed better than the Renault Clio (27.8%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was suspension, where the Clio recorded failures more often.
27.8%
Clio fail rate
21.3%
Polo fail rate
6.42pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Renault Clio | Volkswagen Polo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 2,171,855 | 3,797,015 |
| Pass rate | 72.2% | 78.7% |
| Fail rate | 27.8% | 21.3% |
Where they differ
| Category | Clio | Polo |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 15.0% | 8.4% |
| Lighting & signalling | 14.9% | 10.9% |
| Visibility | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| Brakes | 7.9% | 6.8% |
| Tyres | 6.0% | 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.