Volkswagen 1300 lhd beetle vs Volkswagen Golf: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen 1300 lhd beetle
0%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volkswagen Golf
75%
MOT pass rate · 1,830,545 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen 1300 lhd beetle (0%) 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 1300 lhd beetle | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 0% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 100% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 5.5 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 33,199 mi | 117,668 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 1,830,545 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen 1300 lhd beetle
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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 1300 lhd beetle (0%) and Volkswagen Golf (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Volkswagen 1300 lhd beetle report Full Volkswagen Golf report Most reliable cars
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.