Volkswagen Danbury camper vs Volkswagen Golf: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Danbury camper
63%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Volkswagen Golf
75%
MOT pass rate · 1,830,545 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Danbury camper (63%) 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 Danbury camper | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 63% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 37% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.4 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 39,354 mi | 117,668 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 1,830,545 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen Danbury camper
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Front both brake flexi hoses lightly contact steering arms only on maximum lock ....advise rectification ... not chafing
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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 Danbury camper (63%) and Volkswagen Golf (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Volkswagen Danbury camper 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.