Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Light xan: 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 Light xan
33%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Golf (75%) and Volkswagen Light xan (33%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen Light xan |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 33% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 67% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 117,668 mi | 13,426 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 Light xan
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Golf (75%) and Volkswagen Light xan (33%) 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.