Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Grand california tdi auto: 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 Grand california tdi auto
95%
MOT pass rate · 665 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Grand california tdi auto is the more reliable of the two — 95% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen Grand california tdi auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 95% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 5% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 117,668 mi | 18,019 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,830,545 | 665 |
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 Grand california tdi auto
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Grand california tdi auto is the more reliable of the two — 95% 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.