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Volkswagen 2axle rigid body sports vs Volkswagen Golf: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Volkswagen 2axle rigid body sports
0%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volkswagen Golf
75%
MOT pass rate · 1,830,545 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen 2axle rigid body sports (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 2axle rigid body sports Volkswagen Golf
MOT pass rate 0% 75% ✓
MOT failure rate 100% 25% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 11.0 2.0 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 56,809 mi 117,668 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 1,830,545

Most common faults

Volkswagen 2axle rigid body sports

  1. Horn not working (1.6.2a)
  2. Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  3. Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
  4. Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  5. Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  6. Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Volkswagen Golf

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen 2axle rigid body sports (0%) and Volkswagen Golf (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Volkswagen 2axle rigid body sports 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.