Volkswagen 1303 s super beetle vs Volkswagen Golf: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen 1303 s super beetle
76%
MOT pass rate · 832 vehicles
Volkswagen Golf
75%
MOT pass rate · 1,830,545 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen 1303 s super beetle (76%) 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 1303 s super beetle | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 47,173 mi | 117,668 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 832 | 1,830,545 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen 1303 s super beetle
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
- Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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 1303 s super beetle (76%) 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.