Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Match 3 dr d: 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 Match 3 dr d
60%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Golf (75%) and Volkswagen Match 3 dr d (60%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen Match 3 dr d |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 60% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 40% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 8.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 117,668 mi | 134,896 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 Match 3 dr d
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Golf (75%) and Volkswagen Match 3 dr d (60%) 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.