VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R-LINE ETSI S-A MOT Pass Rate
92.8% of 1,698 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R-LINE ETSI S-A MOT tests pass.
The GOLF R-LINE ETSI S-A passes its MOT 92.8% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 78.1%.
The VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R-LINE ETSI S-A passes its MOT 92.8% 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: 93.4% at 0–3 years versus 92.6% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.4% | 515 | 25,785 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.6% | 1,183 | 34,810 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 R-LINE ETSI S-A
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R-LINE ETSI S-A fails its MOT is tyres — present in 63.6% 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 | 63.6% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Visibility | 26.6% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.4% | too low |
| Suspension | 5.2% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.5% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.2% | obviously defective |
| Road Wheels | 1.9% | fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.9% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.3% | component damaged and likely to cause injury |
| Brakes | 1.3% | unable to be tested |
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