Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen T25 syncro: 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 T25 syncro
81%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Golf (75%) and Volkswagen T25 syncro (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen T25 syncro |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 117,668 mi | 164,803 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,830,545 | 3 |
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 T25 syncro
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted
- Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Golf (75%) and Volkswagen T25 syncro (81%) 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.