Compare at the same age

Three candidates, one fair comparison.

Maximum 4 models.

At this age the Yaris has fewer A-problems.

Also check the weak spots and the history of the specific car.

ModelModel years

Toyota Yaris III

2011 – 2020

Illustration Toyota Yaris III

Volkswagen Golf VII

2012 – 2021

Illustration Volkswagen Golf VII

Peugeot 208 I

2012 – 2021

Illustration Peugeot 208 I
AA-problemsDefects at the APK

2.3%

n = 16,806 · 95% CI 2.1 – 2.5%

2.5%

n = 23,329 · 95% CI 2.3 – 2.8%

3.6%

n = 13,045 · 95% CI 3.3 – 4.0%

All defectsAll kinds of APK defects

34.2%

n = 16,806 · 95% CI 33.5 – 34.9%

28.6%

n = 23,329 · 95% CI 28.0 – 29.2%

40.4%

n = 13,045 · 95% CI 39.5 – 41.2%

Three points to checkMost common defects at the APK
  1. 1Brakes
  2. 2Seat belts, seats and airbags
  1. 1Brakes
  2. 2Springs and shock absorbers
  3. 3Seat belts, seats and airbags
  1. 1Brakes
  2. 2Seat belts, seats and airbags
  3. 3Exhaust and emissions
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A-problems side by side

Percentages with 95% confidence intervals.

02468101214161820 A-problems (%) National: 4.7% · n = 877,805 · 95% CI 4.6 – 4.7% Toyota Yaris III2011 – 2020 2.3% (n = 16,806 · 95% CI 2.1 – 2.5%) Volkswagen Golf VII2012 – 2021 2.5% (n = 23,329 · 95% CI 2.3 – 2.8%) Peugeot 208 I2012 – 2021 3.6% (n = 13,045 · 95% CI 3.3 – 4.0%)

Why the same age?

By comparing all models at the same age you see more fairly which models show more or fewer problems in practice.

What does an interval mean?

How we know

The 95% confidence interval shows the range in which the true percentage probably lies.

Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026