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

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90.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.2%

vs Volkswagen Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Golf Style Tdi — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Golf Style Tdi has an average MOT pass rate of 90.8%, which is 5.2 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Golf Style Tdi is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Golf Style 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 Style Tdi performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 312 vehicles

92.3%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

6.5%

Mileage at 3yr

63k mi

2020

Based on 617 vehicles

91.7%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

4.4%

Mileage at 3yr

53k mi

0

Based on 260 vehicles

88.5%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

36k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Rear Nearside

1.3%

Front Nearside

1.3%

Rear Offside

1.0%

Other Volkswagen Models

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92.9% pass rate

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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 Style Tdi

Volkswagen Golf Style Tdi — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Golf Style Tdi MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Golf Style Tdi?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Golf Style Tdi is 90.8% 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 Style Tdi?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volkswagen Golf Style Tdi reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 90.8%, the Volkswagen Golf Style 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 Style 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 Style Tdi?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Golf Style Tdi: 62,932 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Golf Style Tdi to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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