VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R-LINE TSI MOT Pass Rate
92.0% of 2,525 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R-LINE TSI MOT tests pass.
The GOLF R-LINE TSI passes its MOT 92.0% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 78.1%.
The VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R-LINE TSI passes its MOT 92.0% 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: 93.2% at 0–3 years versus 91.5% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.2% | 784 | 23,934 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.5% | 1,741 | 32,400 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 TSI
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R-LINE TSI fails its MOT is tyres — present in 51.5% 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 | 51.5% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Suspension | 24.6% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Visibility | 20.4% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 14.2% | too low |
| Brakes | 9.6% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.8% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.4% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.5% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.7% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.5% | 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