Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Lt camper-van: 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 Lt camper-van
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Golf (75%) and Volkswagen Lt camper-van (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen Lt camper-van |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 117,668 mi | 180,501 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 Lt camper-van
- Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Golf (75%) and Volkswagen Lt camper-van (67%) 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.