I find it ironic that my first Mk 7, a GTD, had no camera, and really crap lights, while my current GTI has really good lights and a camera. I remember a horrible experience, with the GTD, in a Dorset village with no street lights, trying to turn in a very narrow lane. Absolute doddle in this car!
Not sure I’ve ever used the reverse lights to see where I’m reversing!
I think many people would be the same.
The primary purpose of reversing lights is really to warn others of your intention to reverse, rather than provide adequate illumination to help you see where you’re reversing. Probably why the majority of cars’ reversing lights are quite small, but they show enough light for other road users and pedestrians to know your intentions.