Volkswagen Golf Active Tsi
From 702 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Golf Active Tsis fare better: 2022 models pass at 98.1% vs 91.3% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 22 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 22 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 12 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 4 |
| an obstruction significantly affecting the driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen or an obligatory external mirror not visible | 1 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| a direction indicator lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 98.1% | a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2021 | 91.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
Typical mileage
Half of all Golf Active Tsis tested had between 16,054 and 30,912 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,973 median miles, the Golf Active Tsi has 0.034 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Golf Active Tsi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Golf Active Tsi has a 92.3% MOT pass rate based on 702 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Golf Active Tsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Golf Active Tsi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 22 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Golf Active Tsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Golf Active Tsi is 22,973 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,054 and 30,912 miles.
Buying a used Golf Active Tsi?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.