Volkswagen Golf R-Line TDI S-A reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 2,958 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 2,958 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 90% of Volkswagen Golf R-Line TDI S-A cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in tyres.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Golf R-Line TDI S-A tends to fail
Share of Volkswagen Golf R-Line TDI S-A cars aged up to 3 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on tyres. Holds up better than average on lights & electrics, brakes, body & structure.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen Golf R-Line TDI S-A reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Golf R-Line TDI S-A is about average for its age: 90% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. Give tyres a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Golf R-Line TDI S-A?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Golf R-Line TDI S-A in 2024: up to 3 years, 90%; and 4 to 7 years, 91%. 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 R-Line TDI S-A MOT?
For Volkswagen Golf R-Line TDI S-A cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are tyres (4.5% of tests vs 3.3% fleet).