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Volkswagen Golf GTI TSI S-A reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·6,056 DVSA tests·2024
Across 6,056 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 92% of Volkswagen Golf GTI TSI S-A cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and suspension.
92%
Average for its agepass first time (up to 3 years)
Average for its age · beats 72% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
4,064 tests · fleet 89%
92%
4 to 7 years
1,992 tests · fleet 85%
93%
Where the Golf GTI TSI S-A fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on body & structure, suspension, emissions & leaks.
Share of up to 3 years Volkswagen Golf GTI TSI S-A MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen Golf GTI TSI S-A reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Golf GTI TSI S-A is about average for its age: 92% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 72% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Golf GTI TSI S-A?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Golf GTI TSI S-A in 2024: up to 3 years, 92%; and 4 to 7 years, 93%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volkswagen Golf GTI TSI S-A MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volkswagen Golf GTI TSI S-A versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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