Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Tucana: 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 Tucana
88%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Golf (75%) and Volkswagen Tucana (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen Tucana |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 88% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 12% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 117,668 mi | 106,947 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 Tucana
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Golf (75%) and Volkswagen Tucana (88%) 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.