Volkswagen Caravanett vs Volkswagen Golf: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Caravanett
68%
MOT pass rate · 18 vehicles
Volkswagen Golf
75%
MOT pass rate · 1,830,545 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Golf is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Caravanett | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.5 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 121,446 mi | 117,668 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 18 | 1,830,545 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen Caravanett
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
- Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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 Golf is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 68%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.