Volkswagen 78ps vs Volkswagen Golf: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen 78ps
52%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volkswagen Golf
75%
MOT pass rate · 1,830,545 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen 78ps (52%) 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 78ps | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 52% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 48% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 4.2 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 125,338 mi | 117,668 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 1,830,545 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen 78ps
- Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 78ps (52%) 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.