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Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·2,222 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.
89%
Average for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Average for its age · beats 58% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
2,222 tests · fleet 85%
89%
Where the Golf Match Edition TSI fails
Suspension99
Brakes98
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on steering, lights & electrics, visibility.
Share of 4 to 7 years Volkswagen Golf Match Edition TSI MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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