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Volkswagen Beetle1998-2019 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Coil springs, Ball joints, Exhaust system
Volkswagen BORA1998-2005 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Steering rack, Brake lines, Ball joints
Volkswagen Caddy2004-2025 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Coil springs, Ball joints, Brake pads
Volkswagen Caravelle2003-2023 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Brake lines, Coil springs, Shock absorbers
Volkswagen Crafter2006-2025 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Brake lines, Ball joints, Brake pads
Volkswagen EOS2006-2015 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Coil springs, Ball joints, Brake pads
Volkswagen FOX2005-2011 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Coil springs, Ball joints, Shock absorbers
Volkswagen GOLF1997-2020 // 4 gens // reliability: 0.87
Common issues: Brake lines, Steering rack, Coil springs
Volkswagen Jetta2006-2018 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Coil springs, Ball joints, Brake pads
Volkswagen LT1996-2006 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Brake lines, Steering rack, Exhaust system
Volkswagen LUPO1998-2005 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Brake lines, Coil springs, Exhaust system
Volkswagen Passat B62005-2010 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Coil springs, Ball joints, Brake pads
Volkswagen Passat B72010-2015 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.86
Common issues: Dual mass flywheel, Shock absorbers, Coil springs
Volkswagen POLO2002-2025 // 3 gens // reliability: 0.86
Common issues: Brake lines, Coil springs, Exhaust system
Volkswagen Scirocco2008-2017 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Coil springs, Ball joints, Brake pads
Volkswagen T-ROC2017-2025 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.88
Common issues: Water pump, Turbo actuator, DSG mechatronic
Volkswagen Tiguan2007-2023 // 2 gens // reliability: 0.86
Common issues: Dual mass flywheel, Coil springs, Ball joints
Volkswagen Touran2003-2023 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Coil springs, Ball joints, Brake pads
Volkswagen Transporter2003-2025 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Coil springs, Ball joints, Brake pads
Volkswagen UP2011-2023 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.92
Common issues: Timing chain (1.0), Clutch assembly, Ignition coil packs
┌─ Reliability Overview ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
Volkswagen has an average reliability factor of 0.86 across 27 models in our database. This is below average — expect more frequent repairs than the typical UK car.
Reliability factor is based on MOT failure rates, component longevity, and repair frequency. A score above 1.0 means fewer failures than average. Below 0.85 means higher than average repair risk.
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