VOLKSWAGEN GOLF STYLE TSI MOT Pass Rate
93.6% of 1,921 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF STYLE TSI MOT tests pass.
The GOLF STYLE TSI passes its MOT 93.6% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 78.1%.
The VOLKSWAGEN GOLF STYLE TSI passes its MOT 93.6% 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: 93.7% at 0–3 years versus 93.6% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.7% | 237 | 22,931 miles |
| 3–6 years | 93.6% | 1,684 | 30,947 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 TSI
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF STYLE TSI fails its MOT is tyres — present in 63.5% 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 | 63.5% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Visibility | 10.9% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.2% | too low |
| Brakes | 9.5% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 8.0% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.4% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.9% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.5% | constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 0.7% | fixing missing |
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