Volkswagen Crafter vs Volkswagen Golf: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Crafter
73%
MOT pass rate · 75,399 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 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Crafter | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.5 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 144,752 mi | 117,668 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 75,399 | 1,830,545 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen Crafter
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 73%. 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.