Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Type 25 camper: 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 25 camper
61%
MOT pass rate · 9 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Golf (75%) and Volkswagen Type 25 camper (61%) 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 25 camper |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 61% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 39% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 4.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 117,668 mi | 175,494 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,830,545 | 9 |
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 25 camper
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Oil leak
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Golf (75%) and Volkswagen Type 25 camper (61%) 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.