Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Lt 35 tdi mwb: 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
More reliable
Volkswagen Lt 35 tdi mwb
64%
MOT pass rate · 476 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Golf is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 64%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen Lt 35 tdi mwb |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 117,668 mi | 194,270 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,830,545 | 476 |
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 Lt 35 tdi mwb
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Golf is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 64%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Volkswagen Golf report Full Volkswagen Lt 35 tdi mwb 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.