Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Scirocco tsi: 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 Scirocco tsi
84%
MOT pass rate · 241 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Scirocco tsi is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen Scirocco tsi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 9% |
| Average mileage | 117,668 mi | 99,564 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,830,545 | 241 |
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 Scirocco tsi
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Scirocco tsi is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.