Volkswagen 1000 tdi lwb vs Volkswagen Golf: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen 1000 tdi lwb
53%
MOT pass rate · 28 vehicles
Volkswagen Golf
75%
MOT pass rate · 1,830,545 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen 1000 tdi lwb (53%) and Volkswagen Golf (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen 1000 tdi lwb | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 53% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 47% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 5.6 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 181,767 mi | 117,668 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 28 | 1,830,545 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen 1000 tdi lwb
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Volkswagen Golf
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen 1000 tdi lwb (53%) and Volkswagen Golf (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.