Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Golf gt sport tdi 140: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Golf
75%
MOT pass rate · 1,830,545 vehicles
Volkswagen Golf gt sport tdi 140
80%
MOT pass rate · 195 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Golf gt sport tdi 140 is the more reliable of the two — 80% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen Golf gt sport tdi 140 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 117,668 mi | 158,472 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,830,545 | 195 |
Most common faults
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)
Volkswagen Golf gt sport tdi 140
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Golf gt sport tdi 140 is the more reliable of the two — 80% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Volkswagen Golf report Full Volkswagen Golf gt sport tdi 140 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.