Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi
From 747 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, caused 12 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 shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 12 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 11 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 11 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 4 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89.6% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 95.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Golf Gt Edition Tdis tested had between 30,475 and 46,170 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 36,291 median miles, the Golf Gt Edition Tdi has 0.026 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 Gt Edition Tdi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi has a 90.6% MOT pass rate based on 747 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi is a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Golf Gt Edition Tdi is 36,291 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,475 and 46,170 miles.
Buying a used Golf Gt Edition Tdi?
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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