Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Type 2 motorhome: 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 Type 2 motorhome
53%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Golf (75%) and Volkswagen Type 2 motorhome (53%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen Type 2 motorhome |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 53% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 47% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 4.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 117,668 mi | 225,740 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,830,545 | 2 |
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 Type 2 motorhome
- Oil leak
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Golf (75%) and Volkswagen Type 2 motorhome (53%) 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.