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

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93.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+8.2%

vs Volkswagen Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Golf Style Tsi — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Golf Style Tsi has an average MOT pass rate of 93.9%, which is 8.2 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Golf Style Tsi is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Golf Style Tsi fails its MOT are a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your Golf Style Tsi 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 Style 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 Style Tsi performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 48 vehicles

93.8%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.1%

Mileage at 3yr

34k mi

2021

Based on 3,860 vehicles

94.4%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

6.0%

Mileage at 3yr

40k mi

2020

Based on 7,290 vehicles

93.8%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

7.0%

Mileage at 3yr

37k mi

Mileage at 5yr

61k mi

0

Based on 3,111 vehicles

93.6%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

23k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Golf Style Tsi

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Golf Style Tsi fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A tyre seriously damaged

1.5%
2

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

1.0%
3

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

0.8%
4

A tyre cords visible or damaged

0.6%
5

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

0.5%
Volkswagen Golf Style Tsi Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Rear Offside

4.2%

Nearside

2.1%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

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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 Style Tsi

Volkswagen Golf Style Tsi — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Golf Style Tsi?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Golf Style Tsi is 93.9% 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 Tsi?
The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen Golf Style Tsi are: A tyre seriously damaged (1.5%), A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage (1.0%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (0.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volkswagen Golf Style Tsi reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.9%, the Volkswagen Golf Style 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 Style 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 Style Tsi?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Golf Style Tsi: 33,969 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Golf Style Tsi to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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