VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI TSI S-A MOT Pass Rate
94.2% of 1,611 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI TSI S-A MOT tests pass.
The GOLF GTI TSI S-A passes its MOT 94.2% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 78.1%.
The VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI TSI S-A passes its MOT 94.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 96.7% at 0–3 years to 94.0% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 96.7% | 92 | 23,051 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.0% | 1,519 | 33,153 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI TSI S-A
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI TSI S-A fails its MOT is tyres — present in 43.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 43.9% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Brakes | 14.0% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Identification of the vehicle | 12.1% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.3% | too low |
| Suspension | 8.4% | fractured or broken |
| Road Wheels | 3.7% | fractured |
| Visibility | 3.7% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.8% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.8% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 0.9% | ball joint has excessive play |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 78.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 84.2% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 75.8% pass rate