Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen T-porter t30 se 140tdi sw: 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 T-porter t30 se 140tdi sw
78%
MOT pass rate · 21 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Golf (75%) and Volkswagen T-porter t30 se 140tdi sw (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen T-porter t30 se 140tdi sw |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 117,668 mi | 184,137 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,830,545 | 21 |
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 T-porter t30 se 140tdi sw
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Golf (75%) and Volkswagen T-porter t30 se 140tdi sw (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Volkswagen Golf report Full Volkswagen T-porter t30 se 140tdi sw 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.