VOLKSWAGEN GOLF LIFE ETSI S-A MOT Pass Rate
94.1% of 1,463 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF LIFE ETSI S-A MOT tests pass.
The GOLF LIFE ETSI S-A passes its MOT 94.1% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 78.1%.
The VOLKSWAGEN GOLF LIFE ETSI S-A passes its MOT 94.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 94.2% at 0–3 years versus 94.1% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.2% | 241 | 25,056 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.1% | 1,222 | 30,969 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 LIFE ETSI S-A
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF LIFE ETSI S-A fails its MOT is tyres — present in 52.4% 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 | 52.4% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 13.6% | too high |
| Suspension | 11.7% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Visibility | 8.7% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.8% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.9% | component damaged and likely to cause injury |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.9% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.9% | buckle not functioning as intended |
| Road Wheels | 1.0% | fixing missing |
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