Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Syncro caravelle gl: 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 Syncro caravelle gl
59%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Golf (75%) and Volkswagen Syncro caravelle gl (59%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen Syncro caravelle gl |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 59% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 41% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 4.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 117,668 mi | 149,164 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,830,545 | 7 |
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 Syncro caravelle gl
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Off side and near side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Head lamp deflectors fitted
- Exhaust corroded
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Golf (75%) and Volkswagen Syncro caravelle gl (59%) 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.