Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Type two: 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
More reliable
Volkswagen Type two
69%
MOT pass rate · 22 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Golf is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen Type two |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 117,668 mi | 78,744 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,830,545 | 22 |
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 two
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Golf is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.