Volkswagen Beetle convertible vs Volkswagen Golf: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Beetle convertible
78%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volkswagen Golf
75%
MOT pass rate · 1,830,545 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Beetle convertible (78%) 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 Beetle convertible | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 58,861 mi | 117,668 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 1,830,545 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen Beetle convertible
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread and starting to wear on the outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- sligh cut in ns/f tyre
- front tyres wearing on edges
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 Beetle convertible (78%) 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.