TÜV reloaded

This morning, ...
No, let me start this post differently.

What is the main difference between the following two exhibits:





This morning, Smørebrød successfully passed the biennial (not to be confused with "biannual") technical surveillance team (or TÜV) test, with only minor remarks. "A good car, sir. Volvo builds strong cars, this one will make it for a few more years for sure."
This is in dire contrast to what happened to the Bourgemobile almost exactly two years ago. The list of minor and major faults had been so long I was told in a hushed voice not to bother with it any more.