RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Volkswagen Golf R TSI 4motion S-A reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·4,705 DVSA tests·2024
Across 4,705 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 93% of Volkswagen Golf R TSI 4motion 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 lights & electrics.
93%
Average for its agepass first time (up to 3 years)
Average for its age · beats 78% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
4,705 tests · fleet 89%
93%
Where the Golf R TSI 4motion S-A fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics100
Holds up better on body & structure, lights & electrics, visibility.
Share of up to 3 years Volkswagen Golf R TSI 4motion S-A MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen Golf R TSI 4motion S-A reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Golf R TSI 4motion S-A is about average for its age: 93% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 78% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Golf R TSI 4motion S-A?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Golf R TSI 4motion S-A in 2024: up to 3 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 R TSI 4motion S-A MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volkswagen Golf R TSI 4motion S-A versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
Other Volkswagen models
Check a Volkswagen Golf R TSI 4motion S-A’s full history