VOLKSWAGEN GOLF LIFE TSI MOT Pass Rate
94.4% of 4,167 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF LIFE TSI MOT tests pass.
The GOLF LIFE TSI passes its MOT 94.4% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 78.1%.
The VOLKSWAGEN GOLF LIFE TSI passes its MOT 94.4% 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: 94.1% at 0–3 years versus 94.5% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.1% | 593 | 26,890 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.5% | 3,574 | 34,676 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 TSI
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF LIFE TSI fails its MOT is tyres — present in 45.3% 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 | 45.3% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.6% | too low |
| Visibility | 17.4% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 15.9% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 8.1% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.1% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.9% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 2.1% | fixing missing |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.5% | damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.5% | incorrect |
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