Volkswagen Dormobile vs Volkswagen Golf: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Dormobile
70%
MOT pass rate · 10 vehicles
Volkswagen Golf
75%
MOT pass rate · 1,830,545 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Dormobile (70%) 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 Dormobile | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 65,035 mi | 117,668 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 10 | 1,830,545 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen Dormobile
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak
- Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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 Dormobile (70%) 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.