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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi. Check any Golf Gt Edition Tdi by registration number below.

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91.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.1%

vs Volkswagen Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi has an average MOT pass rate of 91.7%, which is 6.1 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Golf Gt Edition Tdi is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi fails its MOT are a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your Golf Gt Edition Tdi for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 1,059 vehicles

89.9%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

11.0%

Mileage at 3yr

47k mi

Mileage at 5yr

64k mi

2019

Based on 221 vehicles

94.6%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

3.7%

Mileage at 3yr

50k mi

Mileage at 5yr

80k mi

0

Based on 605 vehicles

90.7%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

32k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

1.0%
2

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

1.0%
3

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

0.9%
Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

1.6%

Rear

1.5%

Front Offside

1.4%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

Volkswagen Passat Variant Syncro

92.3% pass rate

Volkswagen Vento

88.2% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km

92.9% pass rate

Volkswagen T-roc Black Edition Tsi

93.5% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Sv Se Navigation Tsi

75.0% pass rate

Volkswagen LT

60.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi

Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi is 91.7% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi?
The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi are: A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage (1.0%), a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.0%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (0.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.7%, the Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi: 47,259 miles at 3 years, 63,938 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Golf Gt Edition Tdi to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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