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Volkswagen Golf S Tsi MOT Check

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

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89.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.9%

vs Volkswagen Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Golf S Tsi — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Golf S Tsi has an average MOT pass rate of 89.6%, which is 3.9 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Golf S Tsi is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Golf S Tsi, 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 S Tsi performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 316 vehicles

87.7%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

14.1%

Mileage at 3yr

39k mi

Mileage at 5yr

66k mi

0

Based on 151 vehicles

91.4%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

31k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

3.2%

Front Offside

2.2%

Rear Nearside

1.6%

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 S Tsi

Volkswagen Golf S Tsi — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Golf S Tsi MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Golf S Tsi?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Golf S Tsi is 89.6% 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 S Tsi?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volkswagen Golf S Tsi reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 89.6%, the Volkswagen Golf S Tsi 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 S Tsi?
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 S Tsi?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Golf S Tsi: 39,223 miles at 3 years, 66,110 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Golf S Tsi to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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