Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Golf plus luna tdi 105: 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 plus luna tdi 105
81%
MOT pass rate · 224 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Golf plus luna tdi 105 is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen Golf plus luna tdi 105 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 117,668 mi | 159,606 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,830,545 | 224 |
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 plus luna tdi 105
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Golf plus luna tdi 105 is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 75%. 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.