Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Kp: 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 Kp
86%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Golf (75%) and Volkswagen Kp (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen Kp |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 117,668 mi | 91,410 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,830,545 | 1 |
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 Kp
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Golf (75%) and Volkswagen Kp (86%) 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.