Volkswagen Camper so23 vs Volkswagen Golf: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Camper so23
56%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Volkswagen Golf
75%
MOT pass rate · 1,830,545 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Camper so23 (56%) 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 Camper so23 | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 56% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 44% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 88,509 mi | 117,668 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 1,830,545 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen Camper so23
- both inner sills corroded and holed
- Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
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 Camper so23 (56%) and Volkswagen Golf (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Volkswagen Camper so23 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.