Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 2,222 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 2,222 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 89% of Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and lights & electrics.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Golf Match Edition TSI tends to fail
Share of Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, lights & electrics, visibility.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI is about average for its age: 89% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 58% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 89%. 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 Match Edition TSI MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).