VOLKSWAGEN GOLF STYLE ETSI S-A MOT Pass Rate
93.5% of 1,265 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF STYLE ETSI S-A MOT tests pass.
The GOLF STYLE ETSI S-A passes its MOT 93.5% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 78.1%.
The VOLKSWAGEN GOLF STYLE ETSI S-A passes its MOT 93.5% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 93.3% at 0–3 years versus 93.6% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.3% | 225 | 21,575 miles |
| 3–6 years | 93.6% | 1,040 | 29,394 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF STYLE ETSI S-A
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF STYLE ETSI S-A fails its MOT is tyres — present in 65.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 65.1% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Suspension | 14.7% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Visibility | 12.8% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.9% | too low |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.6% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 3.7% | fixing missing |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.8% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.8% | incorrect |
| Brakes | 1.8% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 78.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 84.2% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 75.8% pass rate